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Cloaca x rayed B/W

Wim Delvoye’s Cloaca sculpture, mixed media; acrylic box encasing organic form resembling waste, branded with logos.
Wim Delvoye’s Cloaca sculpture, mixed media; acrylic box encasing organic form resembling waste, branded with logos.
Wim Delvoye’s Cloaca sculpture, mixed media; acrylic box encasing organic form resembling waste, branded with logos.
Wim Delvoye’s Cloaca sculpture, mixed media; acrylic box encasing organic form resembling waste, branded with logos.

// Wim Delvoye's Cloaca (2002) is a provocative mixed media sculpture exploring the intersection of art, science, and consumerism. Encased in a clear, rectangular acrylic box, the sculpture contains a preserved, realistic-looking organic form that mimics human waste, challenging societal taboos around bodily functions. The artist’s signature branding, similar to product labels, is visible on the case, ironically juxtaposing corporate marketing with human biology. Delvoye’s work critiques the commodification of the human body and consumer culture, pushing viewers to confront their discomfort and question the boundaries between art and the grotesque.

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Cloaca, 2002

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// Wim Delvoye's Cloaca (2002) is a provocative mixed media sculpture exploring the intersection of art, science, and consumerism. Encased in a clear, rectangular acrylic box, the sculpture contains a preserved, realistic-looking organic form that mimics human waste, challenging societal taboos around bodily functions. The artist’s signature branding, similar to product labels, is visible on the case, ironically juxtaposing corporate marketing with human biology. Delvoye’s work critiques the commodification of the human body and consumer culture, pushing viewers to confront their discomfort and question the boundaries between art and the grotesque.

Artwork Copyright © Wim Delvoye

Wim Delvoye

Cloaca, 2002

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Wim Delvoye

Cloaca X Rayed B/W, 2003

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