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The Flying #2 by Ilja Kabakov, created in 2006, is a large tapestry composed of four panels, each depicting scenes of surreal flight over urban and rural landscapes. Rendered in sepia tones, the panels include figures floating and interacting with their surroundings in unexpected ways: a man lying horizontally above a cityscape, two people gripping a large branch as they are lifted into the sky, and scenes of people scattered in mid-air over a sprawling landscape. The final panel shows a group gathering in a room overlooking the city, suggesting themes of community and shared imagination. This tapestry explores Kabakov’s recurring themes of escapism, human aspiration, and the desire to transcend physical boundaries. The muted colors and fine texture evoke a sense of nostalgia and contemplation, inviting viewers to reflect on the whimsical yet poignant nature of the scenes.

Ilya Kabakov (Ukraine, 1933–2023) was a pioneering conceptual artist known for immersive installations blending Soviet-era memories with universal themes. His works, often collaborative with his wife Emilia, explored utopia, dystopia, and human resilience. Kabakov’s art, exhibited globally, challenged narratives of identity, history, and the power of imagination.

Ilja Kabakov

The Flying #2, 2006

Name: The Flying #2, 2006
SKU: 3490
Price: 24000.00 EUR
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Form

Tapestry

Tapestry Tapestry is a woven form of textile. It is generally heavy, and the completed work has a decorative pattern, design or realistic depiction of a portrait or real life activities. Tapestries were hung on castle walls and behind thrones as symbols of royal authority.

Medium

Tapestry

TapestryTapestry is a heavy, handwoven textile featuring intricate designs or images woven directly into the fabric. Created by skilled weavers using materials like wool, linen, cotton, silk, and sometimes silver and gold threads, tapestries have historically served as art pieces, decorations, insulation, and symbols of authority.

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Edition of 16

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With certificate signed by the artist - Pile of pure New Zealand wool and linen

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For me, the artworld is like a huge river, which began somewhere in the past and keeps flowing towards the future.
- Ilja Kabakov

Ilya Kabakov is an American conceptual artist. Originally Soviet-born, Kabakov is from the Ukraine and worked for thirty years in Moscow, until about the late 1980s. After moving to the United States, he settled into Long Island where he now works and lives. Ilya Kabakov is known for his fictional memoirs and drawing and he specializes in conceptual and neo-conceptual art styles. A part of the contemporary movement, he works with a variety of mediums. Although he got his start as an illustrator for children's books, he now works mostly with drawing and other mixed medium works. Ilya Kabakov's work is displayed in galleries and permanent collections throughout Europe and the United States. Another one of Kabakov's specialties are his total installation pieces. He became known for these works in 1985 when he constructed "The Man Who Flew Into Space From His Apartment". These total installation pieces are a favorite among his followers and always attract many viewers while on display. (Artist website)

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Ilja Kabakov

The Flying #2, 2006

295 x 400 cm

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