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The Flying #4 by Ilja Kabakov, created in 2006, is a tapestry that captures a surreal scene of a man floating horizontally above a cityscape, as if in flight. Rendered in muted blue and earthy tones, the piece evokes a sense of dreamlike freedom and introspection, with the figure hovering above detailed buildings and rooftops that stretch towards the horizon. The simplicity of the color palette and the texture of the tapestry enhance the contemplative mood, drawing attention to the contrast between grounded urban life below and the solitary figure soaring above. Kabakov’s work often explores themes of escapism, isolation, and the human desire for transcendence, making this piece a powerful visual metaphor for liberation and the yearning to break free from constraints.

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 #4, 2006

Name: The Flying #4, 2006
SKU: 3492
Price: 13500.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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.

Edition

Edition of 24

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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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Performance Art is a genre of fine art that is traditionally interdisciplinary, involving various art forms. It can be scripted or unscripted, random or carefully orchestrated, spontaneous, or meticulously planned, with or without audience participation. Performance Art can be presented live or through media, with the artist either present or absent. It typically involves four basic elements: space, the performer’s body or presence through a medium, time, and the relationship between performer and audience. The artwork consists of actions performed by an individual or group in a specific time and space.

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Ilja Kabakov

The Flying #4, 2006

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