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Wim Delvoye — Dollar
Wim Delvoye

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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Wim Delvoye, 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.

Year
2004
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Postmodern Art, Belgian Artist, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, Currency Imagery, Dollar Symbol, Provocative Art, Capitalism Critique, Satirical Art

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