Ilja Kabakov – The Flying, 2006 – Tapestry

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The Flying by Ilja Kabakov, created in 2006, is a tapestry that vividly depicts a surreal scene of human figures soaring above a landscape of rubble and city structures. Rendered in muted sepia tones, the composition captures a sense of both whimsy and desolation. Figures appear to be reaching out to one another or holding onto makeshift flying contraptions, embodying a sense of escape and longing for transcendence. The tapestry blends realistic details with dreamlike elements, typical of Kabakov’s style, which often explores themes of aspiration, isolation, and the human desire for freedom amidst constraint. The delicate texture and restrained color palette give the piece a nostalgic, contemplative quality, inviting viewers to reflect on the intersection of reality and imagination.

Ilya Kabakov (Ukraine, 1933–2023) was a pioneering conceptual artist known for immersive installations blending Soviet-era memories with universal themes. His works, often collaborative with his wife Emilia, explored utopia, dystopia, and human resilience. Kabakov’s art, exhibited globally, challenged narratives of identity, history, and the power of imagination.

Ilja Kabakov

The Flying, 2006

Name: The Flying, 2006
Brand: Ilja Kabakov
SKU: 3489
Price: 13500.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

Tapestry

TapestryTapestry is a woven form of textile. It is generally heavy, and the completed work has a decorative pattern, design or realistic depiction of a portrait or real life activities. Tapestries were hung on castle walls and behind thrones as symbols of royal authority.

Medium

Tapestry

Tapestry Tapestry is a heavy, handwoven textile featuring intricate designs or images woven directly into the fabric. Created by skilled weavers using materials like wool, linen, cotton, silk, and sometimes silver and gold threads, tapestries have historically served as art pieces, decorations, insulation, and symbols of authority.

Edition

Edition of 38

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With certificate signed by the artist - Pile of pure New Zealand wool and linen

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For me, the artworld is like a huge river, which began somewhere in the past and keeps flowing towards the future.
- Ilja Kabakov

Ilya Kabakov is an American conceptual artist. Originally Soviet-born, Kabakov is from the Ukraine and worked for thirty years in Moscow, until about the late 1980s. After moving to the United States, he settled into Long Island where he now works and lives. Ilya Kabakov is known for his fictional memoirs and drawing and he specializes in conceptual and neo-conceptual art styles. A part of the contemporary movement, he works with a variety of mediums. Although he got his start as an illustrator for children's books, he now works mostly with drawing and other mixed medium works. Ilya Kabakov's work is displayed in galleries and permanent collections throughout Europe and the United States. Another one of Kabakov's specialties are his total installation pieces. He became known for these works in 1985 when he constructed "The Man Who Flew Into Space From His Apartment". These total installation pieces are a favorite among his followers and always attract many viewers while on display. (Artist website)

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The Flying, 2006

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