Cattelan, Maurizio | L.O.V.E. (1:28) (White), 2010 — available on Composition Gallery

Edition of 200 - Cement in custom-made wooden box (painted white) - Unsigned and unnumbered - In mint Condition

Maurizio Cattelan's L.O.V.E. (1:28) (White) is a striking small-scale sculpture, a 1:28 replica of his iconic monument unveiled in Milan in 2010. This piece, measuring 40 cm in height, is crafted from cement and presented in a custom-made white-painted wooden box. The sculpture depicts a hand with its fingers folded down, leaving only the middle finger raised in a bold and defiant gesture. The minimalist white surface enhances the statue's provocative nature, highlighting the contrast between classical monumentality and contemporary rebellion. Known for his subversive art, Cattelan challenges societal norms and authority with L.O.V.E., making this edition of 200 a powerful commentary on resistance, freedom, and expression.

Maurizio Cattelan (Italy, 1960) is a provocative contemporary artist known for his satirical and conceptual works. Employing humor and irony, he critiques societal norms, politics, and art itself. Iconic pieces include Comedian (a banana taped to a wall) and La Nona Ora (a sculpture of the Pope struck by a meteorite).

Maurizio Cattelan

L.O.V.E. (1:28) (White), 2010

Name: L.O.V.E. (1:28) (White), 2010
SKU: 7469

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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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Edition of 200

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- Maurizio Cattelan

Known for his satirical and shocking sculptures and installations, Maurizio Cattelan is revered for his irreverent, subversive and often controversial works. Cattelan does not shy away from the use of taboo themes such as taxidermy – one of his most recognised and shocking works is Novecento; the body of a former race-horse, hanging by a harness in a drooping position. Darkly humorous and critical at the same time, Cattelan often commented on current affairs or public figures; La Nona Ora was a work that portrayed Pope John Paul II being hit by a meteorite. Describing himself as a lazy artist, Cattelan’s works are often simple to the point that they validate his description; one of his earliest exhibitions saw him hang a ‘Be Back Soon’ sign outside the gallery, which he kept closed for the duration – a fitting example of the humorous, tongue-in-cheek nature that pervades his work.

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