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Lambda print in colours, on glossy paper, with full margins - Signed in black ink and numbered (printed) on a label affixed to the reverse - Published by EN/OF Editions, Kleve, Germany,

Bullion by Thomas Demand is a limited edition Lambda print that portrays meticulously crafted models of gold bullion bars, rendered in striking detail. Demand, known for his process of constructing lifelike models and then photographing them, plays with themes of value, wealth, and illusion in this piece. The glossy finish and warm golden hues evoke opulence, while the careful arrangement and uniformity of the bars suggest an almost surreal sense of abundance. By using an artificial medium to replicate a symbol of wealth, Demand subtly critiques our perceptions of value and authenticity in a world increasingly dominated by simulation.

Thomas Demand (Germany, 1964) is a conceptual artist known for his meticulously crafted, life-sized paper and cardboard models, which he photographs to create hyper-realistic images. His works often reconstruct significant or mundane scenes, exploring memory, truth, and artifice. Demand’s art has been exhibited globally, including at the Venice Biennale.

Thomas Demand

Bullion, 2003

Name: Bullion, 2003
SKU: 9449
Price: 4250.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Lambda print

Lambda printA Lambda print is produced using a Lambda laser printer, a technology developed by the Durst company. The Durst Lambda was one of the first printers to use digital laser technology to create archival-quality prints. This process, also known as a Lambda c-type print, involves exposing photographic paper to laser light, resulting in high-quality, long-lasting images.

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Edition of 100 + 15 APs

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My work is in itself a ghost of my vision.
- Thomas Demand

Thomas Demand (b. 1964, Germany) is a contemporary German artist known for his meticulously crafted photographs that blur the lines between reality and artifice. Demand’s unique approach involves constructing life-sized models of interiors and environments entirely out of paper and cardboard, which he then photographs before destroying the models. These hyper-realistic yet entirely artificial scenes often reference historically significant or politically charged locations, creating a tension between the familiar and the fabricated. His work invites viewers to question the nature of memory, representation, and the reliability of photographic images. Demand’s photographs are devoid of people, focusing instead on the spaces and objects that evoke human presence and narrative. His work has been widely exhibited in major institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, establishing him as a significant figure in contemporary art. (Artist website)

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Thomas Demand

Bullion, 2003

30 x 30 cm

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