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Wim Delvoye — Happy and sad
Wim Delvoye

Happy and sad

"Happy and Sad" by Wim Delvoye is a work that embodies the Belgian artist's characteristic interplay of contrasting ideas, merging opposing emotional states into a single unified concept. True to Delvoye's provocative and often darkly humorous sensibility, the piece invites viewers to contemplate the thin boundary between joy and sorrow. The work reflects his broader interest in contradiction and duality, challenging audiences to question the authenticity and coexistence of conflicting human emotions.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 28, 2013

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Wim Delvoye, Happy and sad

"Happy and Sad" by Wim Delvoye is a work that embodies the Belgian artist's characteristic interplay of contrasting ideas, merging opposing emotional states into a single unified concept. True to Delvoye's provocative and often darkly humorous sensibility, the piece invites viewers to contemplate the thin boundary between joy and sorrow. The work reflects his broader interest in contradiction and duality, challenging audiences to question the authenticity and coexistence of conflicting human emotions.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Conceptual, Installation, Duality, Sculptural, Emotional, Contrasting, Modern, Provocative, Belgian, Contemporary

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