
Dollar
2004
"Dollar" by Wim Delvoye is a work that merges the iconography of American currency with the artist's signature approach of applying ornate, decorative patterning to unexpected subjects. True to Delvoye's broader practice, the piece explores themes of value, capitalism, and cultural symbolism through a lens of meticulous craftsmanship and dark humor. The work challenges the viewer to reconsider the aesthetics and meaning embedded in everyday symbols of economic power.
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- Auction House · Phillips
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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
October 4, 2018
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