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Handmade lead sculpture // Die Argonauten by Anselm Kiefer, created in 2014, is a lead sculpture that embodies Kiefer’s fascination with history, mythology, and transformation. Shaped like an airplane, this sculpture merges industrial and organic elements, with its rough, handmade appearance and heavy lead material giving it a sense of weight and permanence. The title references the myth of the Argonauts, legendary Greek heroes on a quest for the Golden Fleece, symbolizing exploration, struggle, and ambition. Kiefer’s choice of lead, a material traditionally associated with alchemy and transformation, adds depth, linking the piece to themes of change and the passage of time. The airplane form, often a symbol of modernity and conflict, contrasts with the ancient myth, inviting reflections on the continuity of human endeavors.
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Handmade lead sculpture // Die Argonauten by Anselm Kiefer, created in 2014, is a lead sculpture that embodies Kiefer’s fascination with history, mythology, and transformation. Shaped like an airplane, this sculpture merges industrial and organic elements, with its rough, handmade appearance and heavy lead material giving it a sense of weight and permanence. The title references the myth of the Argonauts, legendary Greek heroes on a quest for the Golden Fleece, symbolizing exploration, struggle, and ambition. Kiefer’s choice of lead, a material traditionally associated with alchemy and transformation, adds depth, linking the piece to themes of change and the passage of time. The airplane form, often a symbol of modernity and conflict, contrasts with the ancient myth, inviting reflections on the continuity of human endeavors.
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