West, Franz | Privat-Lampe des Künstlers II, 1989 — available on Composition Gallery

Wielded iron, electrical fittings - Designed in 1989 and manufactured in Italy by Meta-Memphis.

Privat-Lampe des Künstlers II by Franz West is a 1989 sculptural lamp that exemplifies West's playful and unconventional approach to functional objects. Crafted from welded iron, the lamp’s design features a tall, slender chain that extends upwards in an irregular, almost organic form, ultimately holding a lightbulb at its peak. The base of the sculpture is a tangled, coiled foundation that seems both chaotic and stable, providing a grounding counterbalance to the lamp’s tall, sinuous line. This piece, produced in collaboration with Meta-Memphis, blurs the boundaries between art and utility, transforming a simple lamp into an expressive, sculptural form. The minimalist yet rugged aesthetic invites viewers to rethink everyday objects, challenging traditional ideas of beauty and function in design.

Franz West (Austria, 1947–2012) was a pioneering contemporary artist known for his playful, interactive sculptures and installations. Combining humor and everyday materials, his works challenged traditional notions of art and viewer engagement. Notable creations include his 'Adaptives,' which invited audiences to participate physically.

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Privat-Lampe des Künstlers II, 1989

Name: Privat-Lampe des Künstlers II, 1989
SKU: 3949
Price: 6600.00 EUR
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Sculpture / Object

Sculpture / ObjectA sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

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Metal

MetalMetal has been traditionally used in art for creating sculptures, jewelry, masks, adornments, tools, and weapons, often featuring decorative elements. Common types of metal used include bronze, brass, cast iron, gray iron, copper, gold, tin, wrought iron, and silver.

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The perception of art takes place through the pressure points that develop when you lie in it.
- Franz West

Inspired by the Viennese Actionism movement, Franz West was an artist who was acclaimed for his interactive works that encompassed sculpture and installation among other practices. His earliest works employed unorthodox materials combined with everyday objects to create such pieces as a coke bottle wrapped in gauze or large-scale aluminium sculptures, welded to resemble sausage-like forms. Among his most notable works is his Adaptives series, a number of plaster objects designed to be worn across the face or around the waist; despite recalling theatrical props and masks, most of these objects are ambiguous. West was also celebrated for his collages that consisted of over-painted media, including advertisements and newspaper clippings, as well as his work with materials such as papier-mache and foam to create sculptures bearing the influence of Expressionism.

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