Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

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Christian Boltanski Signal photograph with a close-up of bumblebee on pink rose beside a portrait of decorated military figure

// Signal by Christian Boltanski, created in 1995, is a photographic work that juxtaposes two contrasting images: a close-up of a bumblebee on a vibrant pink rose and a portrait of a stern-looking military figure adorned with decorations, specifically a German Iron Cross. This diptych composition contrasts the natural delicacy of the bumblebee and flower with the austere formality and symbolism of military power. Boltanski’s work often explores themes of memory, history, and mortality, and here, he subtly confronts the viewer with the coexistence of beauty and authority, nature and historical weight. The contrasting subjects evoke a contemplation of life, innocence, and the complexities of human legacy.

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Signal, 1995

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// Signal by Christian Boltanski, created in 1995, is a photographic work that juxtaposes two contrasting images: a close-up of a bumblebee on a vibrant pink rose and a portrait of a stern-looking military figure adorned with decorations, specifically a German Iron Cross. This diptych composition contrasts the natural delicacy of the bumblebee and flower with the austere formality and symbolism of military power. Boltanski’s work often explores themes of memory, history, and mortality, and here, he subtly confronts the viewer with the coexistence of beauty and authority, nature and historical weight. The contrasting subjects evoke a contemplation of life, innocence, and the complexities of human legacy.

Artwork Copyright © Christian Boltanski

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Signal, 1995

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