Demand, Thomas | Ex Libris #9, 2006 — available on Composition Gallery

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Screen print accompanied by a Book by Rudolf Carnap: "Scheinprobleme in der Philosophie. Das Fremdpsychische und der Realismusstreit" (Pseudo-Problems in Philosophy. The External World and the Debate on Realism); Release date: March 2006 Languages: German. Format: 24.3 × 16.3 cm. Edition of 200, signed and numbered.

Ex Libris #9 (2006) by Thomas Demand is a screenprint accompanied by a reprint of Rudolf Carnap’s philosophical text Scheinprobleme in der Philosophie. The image depicts a desiccated, brown-leafed potted plant in stark lighting, evoking a sense of quiet decay and formal stillness. Characteristically, Demand photographs hyperreal paper constructions, and here, the artificiality of the object contrasts with the philosophical depth of Carnap’s treatise on pseudo-problems and realism. Part of the celebrated Ex Libris series, this edition highlights the personal intellectual influences on contemporary artists. The book and print are presented together in a signed, numbered edition of 200, giving new context and visibility to historical texts through an artist’s conceptual lens.

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

Ex Libris #9, 2006

Name: Ex Libris #9, 2006
SKU: 16242
Price: 2400.00 EUR
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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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Screen-print

Screen-print Screen printing is a technique where ink is transferred through a mesh onto a substrate, with areas blocked by a stencil to prevent ink from passing through. This method, also known as serigraphy or silkscreen printing, is commonly used to produce prints on posters, T-shirts, vinyl, stickers, wood, and other materials. The process is a type of stencil printing, allowing for vibrant, detailed designs on various surfaces.

Edition

Edition of 200

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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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Sometimes referred to as Conceptualism, this is an art form where the idea(s) or concept(s) behind the work take precedence over material concerns and traditional aesthetics. Many conceptual artworks can be created by anyone simply by following written instructions. The concept or idea is the most essential aspect of the artwork.

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Ex Libris #9, 2006

24.3 x 16.3 cm

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