{"product_id":"wolf-vostell-krups-1969-screenprint-in-black-and-grey-on-wove-paper-approx-68-54-cm-framed","title":"Wolf Vostell – Krups – 1969 – Screenprint in black and grey on wove paper – approx. 68 × 54 cm (framed)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e1969\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003econceptual screenprint\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003cb\u003eWolf Vostell\u003c\/b\u003e is a powerful example of his pioneering role within the \u003cb\u003eFluxus movement\u003c\/b\u003e and early \u003cb\u003emedia art\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe work is \u003cb\u003esigned in pencil lower right and numbered lower left\u003c\/b\u003e, and executed in black and grey on smooth \u003cb\u003ewove paper\u003c\/b\u003e, confirming its \u003cb\u003eauthenticity\u003c\/b\u003e and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe composition presents a photographic image of the iconic Piazza San Marco in Venice, disrupted in a surreal manner by a monumentally placed household appliance by \u003cb\u003eKRUPS\u003c\/b\u003e. This unexpected confrontation between history and \u003cb\u003econsumer culture\u003c\/b\u003e is characteristic of Vostell’s work, in which he critically reflects on \u003cb\u003emass media\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003etechnology\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003emodern society\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe grainy, raster-like image structure refers to the aesthetics of early television and print techniques, reinforcing his exploration of the visual language of \u003cb\u003emedia and reproduction\u003c\/b\u003e. The work transforms a familiar cultural landmark into a charged image of \u003cb\u003etension and irony\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiterature\u003c\/b\u003e: Rainer 1969:5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eProfessionally framed in a handcrafted wooden frame, fitted with \u003cb\u003ePlexiglas® Optical HC\u003c\/b\u003e featuring \u003cb\u003eUV protection\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003escratch resistance\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eminimal reflection. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eF\u003c\/b\u003eramed size approx. 68 × 54 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWolf Vostell (1932–1998)\u003c\/b\u003e was a key figure within the \u003cb\u003eFluxus movement\u003c\/b\u003e and one of the first artists to integrate \u003cb\u003etelevision, video, and mass media\u003c\/b\u003e into his work. His multidisciplinary practice includes \u003cb\u003ehappenings\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003einstallations\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eprintmaking\u003c\/b\u003e, addressing themes such as \u003cb\u003ewar\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003econsumer culture\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003efragmentation\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHis work is held in major museum collections such as the Museo Vostell Malpartida and the Museum Ludwig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis work is a strong example of \u003cb\u003e1960s avant-garde art\u003c\/b\u003e, where \u003cb\u003ehumor\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecritique\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003evisual disruption\u003c\/b\u003e merge into a compelling commentary on contemporary culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eAuthenticity and provenance guaranteed.\u003cbr\u003eDelivered with a certificate of authenticity.\u003cbr\u003eWorldwide shipping, tax-friendly to the USA and other countries.\u003cbr\u003eCustom handmade framing available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SitterArt.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53767052722515,"sku":null,"price":840.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1711\/1614\/files\/WolfVostell-sitterart.jpg?v=1778872131","url":"https:\/\/sitterart.com\/products\/wolf-vostell-krups-1969-screenprint-in-black-and-grey-on-wove-paper-approx-68-54-cm-framed","provider":"SitterArt.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}