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Portfolio of 5 laser cut steel plate oil prints, on laid paper 300 gram. Each hand signed, numbered and dated by the artist.

Unhurt by Ulay, created in 2015, is a conceptual mixed-media work comprising a portfolio of five laser-cut steel plate oil prints on 300-gram laid paper. Each print presents a minimalist composition with organic, irregular shapes cut out against a pink-toned background, evoking a sense of fragility and absence. The varying forms create a rhythm across the series, inviting contemplation on themes of identity, loss, and the physicality of space. Ulay’s work often explores the boundaries of the body and self, and in Unhurt, he uses the precision of laser cuts to convey vulnerability within a seemingly solid medium. This limited edition of 15, plus one artist proof, is signed, numbered, and dated by the artist.

Ulay (Germany, 1943–2020) was a pioneering performance artist and photographer, renowned for his collaborations with Marina Abramovi?. Exploring identity, body, and relationships, his solo and collaborative works challenged boundaries. Ulay’s groundbreaking performances, including 'The Lovers,' remain landmarks in conceptual and performance art.

Ulay

Unhurt, 2015

Name: Unhurt, 2015
SKU: 5140
Price: 22000.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

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.

Medium

Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

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Edition of 15+ 1 a.p.

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Portfolio of 5 laser cut steel plate oil prints, on laid paper 300 gram. Each hand signed, numbered and dated by the artist.

Ulay

Unhurt, 2015

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 22,000

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I didn’t care about the light conditions or formal aspects. I was never busy with
the truth; I was always busy with reality. It is a big difference.

- Ulay

Ulay (b. 1943 Germany, d. 2020 Slovenia) was a pioneering German artist known for his influential work in performance art and photography. He is best known for his collaborative performances with Marina Abramovic, where they explored the boundaries of human endurance, intimacy, and the relationship between artist and audience. Ulay's solo work often focused on themes of identity, the body, and the role of the artist in society. His polaroid photography and performative pieces challenged conventional notions of self and other, emphasizing the fluidity and transience of identity. Ulay's innovative approach to art has left a lasting impact on contemporary performance and conceptual art, with his works being exhibited in major museums worldwide, including the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Artwork by Yves Klein

What is body art?

Body art involves creating art directly on or with the human body. Common forms include body piercings and tattoos, but it also encompasses practices like branding, scarification, scalping, body painting, full-body tattoos, body shaping, and sub-dermal implants. Body art can also refer to a subcategory of performance art where the artist's body is central to the artwork.

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Ulay

Unhurt, 2015

69 x 99 cm

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