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// T42 by Mona Hatoum is a sculptural object crafted in stone that combines two teacups in a visually striking manner. Created between 1993 and 1998, the piece features two interconnected cups that share a singular, fluid form, suggesting themes of unity, duality, and balance. The minimalist design, with its neutral tone and smooth, organic shape, draws attention to the unconventional fusion of everyday objects. Hatoum, known for exploring themes of displacement, connection, and contradiction, uses this piece to challenge the viewer's perception of functional objects, transforming the familiar into a thought-provoking visual statement.
T42, 1993-98
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// T42 by Mona Hatoum is a sculptural object crafted in stone that combines two teacups in a visually striking manner. Created between 1993 and 1998, the piece features two interconnected cups that share a singular, fluid form, suggesting themes of unity, duality, and balance. The minimalist design, with its neutral tone and smooth, organic shape, draws attention to the unconventional fusion of everyday objects. Hatoum, known for exploring themes of displacement, connection, and contradiction, uses this piece to challenge the viewer's perception of functional objects, transforming the familiar into a thought-provoking visual statement.
What is Surrealism?
Surrealism began in the 1920s as an art and literary movement with the goal of revealing the unconscious mind and unleashing the imagination by exploring unusual and dream-like imagery. Influenced by Sigmund Freud’s theories of psychoanalysis, Surrealist artists and writers sought to bring the unconscious into rational life, blurring the lines between reality and dreams. The movement aimed to challenge conventional perceptions and express the irrational aspects of the human experience.
