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Wielded iron, electrical fittings - Designed in 1989 and manufactured in Italy by Meta-Memphis. // Privat-Lampe des Künstlers II by Franz West is a 1989 sculptural lamp that exemplifies West's playful and unconventional approach to functional objects. Crafted from welded iron, the lamp’s design features a tall, slender chain that extends upwards in an irregular, almost organic form, ultimately holding a lightbulb at its peak. The base of the sculpture is a tangled, coiled foundation that seems both chaotic and stable, providing a grounding counterbalance to the lamp’s tall, sinuous line. This piece, produced in collaboration with Meta-Memphis, blurs the boundaries between art and utility, transforming a simple lamp into an expressive, sculptural form. The minimalist yet rugged aesthetic invites viewers to rethink everyday objects, challenging traditional ideas of beauty and function in design.
Privat-Lampe des Künstlers II, 1989
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Wielded iron, electrical fittings - Designed in 1989 and manufactured in Italy by Meta-Memphis. // Privat-Lampe des Künstlers II by Franz West is a 1989 sculptural lamp that exemplifies West's playful and unconventional approach to functional objects. Crafted from welded iron, the lamp’s design features a tall, slender chain that extends upwards in an irregular, almost organic form, ultimately holding a lightbulb at its peak. The base of the sculpture is a tangled, coiled foundation that seems both chaotic and stable, providing a grounding counterbalance to the lamp’s tall, sinuous line. This piece, produced in collaboration with Meta-Memphis, blurs the boundaries between art and utility, transforming a simple lamp into an expressive, sculptural form. The minimalist yet rugged aesthetic invites viewers to rethink everyday objects, challenging traditional ideas of beauty and function in design.
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