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Wooden box with spikes. Published by Edition Quintus, Antwerp. Souvenir for Verheyen by Günther Uecker, created in 1989, is a sculptural object crafted from wood and embedded with metal spikes, measuring 30 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm. Part of a limited edition of 18, this work pays homage to fellow Zero Group artist Otto Piene and reflects Uecker’s enduring exploration of texture, rhythm, and energy through the tactile language of nails. The seemingly violent yet precise insertion of spikes evokes tension between aggression and control, transforming an ordinary wooden box into a charged aesthetic statement. Uecker’s use of repetitive materials and minimalist form aligns with post-war German abstraction and his meditative artistic practice.
Souvenir for Verheyen, 1989
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Wooden box with spikes. Published by Edition Quintus, Antwerp. Souvenir for Verheyen by Günther Uecker, created in 1989, is a sculptural object crafted from wood and embedded with metal spikes, measuring 30 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm. Part of a limited edition of 18, this work pays homage to fellow Zero Group artist Otto Piene and reflects Uecker’s enduring exploration of texture, rhythm, and energy through the tactile language of nails. The seemingly violent yet precise insertion of spikes evokes tension between aggression and control, transforming an ordinary wooden box into a charged aesthetic statement. Uecker’s use of repetitive materials and minimalist form aligns with post-war German abstraction and his meditative artistic practice.
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What is late modernism?
Late Modernism refers to the continuation and evolution of Modernist principles in art, architecture, and literature from the mid-20th century into the late 20th century. This movement maintains a focus on form, abstraction, and the rejection of traditional styles, but it often incorporates more complexity and ambiguity compared to early Modernism. Late Modernism explores themes such as alienation, identity, and the fragmentation of reality, reflecting the social and cultural shifts of the post-war period. It is seen in the works of architects like Louis Kahn and artists like Francis Bacon, who pushed the boundaries of Modernism while responding to the changing world around them.
