Franz West

Galerie de di bY, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2003

Robert Fleck, Bice Curiger and Neal Benezra, Franz West, London, 1999, p. 139 for a related example

Overall very good condition. Minor oxidation to the metal parts.
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Deeply inspired and motivated by the Actionist and performance based arts of the 1960s and 70s, human interaction and participation with art were central elements to the works of Franz West. West’s earliest works, known as ‘Passstÿcke’ (Adaptives) were papier-mâché sculptures that only became complete once worn by an individual, eventually introducing furniture elements into his works. In 1997, West created an installation for Documenta X, in which the present model was designed for the event ‘100 Days - 100 Guests’. From the 21 June - 18 September, 100 artists, writers, philosophers, economists and others gave lectures, presented artworks or opened discussions based on film, music, theatre and literature. A large amount of the focus for the series was based on non-Western cultures which is likely why West chose an African fabric for the upholstery.