A fire extinguisher, Stefan Sagmeister & Jessica Walsh & Artisans of the Huichol Indians,
A fire extinguisher, Stefan Sagmeister & Jessica Walsh & Artisans of the Huichol Indians,
New York & Mexico 2018, for the “Beauty” exhibition at the MAK in Vienna, fire extinguisher, beaded applications, height c. 49/61 cm. (DRAX)
A unique piece.
Exhibited:
Museum für Angewandte Kunst (MAK), Vienna 2018/19 - Museum Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt/Main 2019 - Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg 2019/20 - Fondation Martell, Cognac, France 2021 - Vorarlberg Museum, Bregenz/Austria, 2022
Lit.:
Sagmeister & Walsh: Beauty. Schönheit als Schlüsselkonzept für die Gestaltung der Zukunft, Mainz 2018
The fire extinguisher is decorated with characteristic designs of the Huichol Indians of Mexico. The beaded decoration is applied to the standard product. In the “Beauty” exhibition, this item was placed next to a standard Austrian fire extinguisher, begging the question of whether a purely utilitarian object can be improved by decorative craftsmanship.
Specialist: Dr. Gerti Draxler
Dr. Gerti Draxler
+43-1-515 60-226
gerti.draxler@dorotheum.at
19.01.2023 - 16:47
- Estimate:
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EUR 3,000.- to EUR 5,000.-
A fire extinguisher, Stefan Sagmeister & Jessica Walsh & Artisans of the Huichol Indians,
New York & Mexico 2018, for the “Beauty” exhibition at the MAK in Vienna, fire extinguisher, beaded applications, height c. 49/61 cm. (DRAX)
A unique piece.
Exhibited:
Museum für Angewandte Kunst (MAK), Vienna 2018/19 - Museum Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt/Main 2019 - Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg 2019/20 - Fondation Martell, Cognac, France 2021 - Vorarlberg Museum, Bregenz/Austria, 2022
Lit.:
Sagmeister & Walsh: Beauty. Schönheit als Schlüsselkonzept für die Gestaltung der Zukunft, Mainz 2018
The fire extinguisher is decorated with characteristic designs of the Huichol Indians of Mexico. The beaded decoration is applied to the standard product. In the “Beauty” exhibition, this item was placed next to a standard Austrian fire extinguisher, begging the question of whether a purely utilitarian object can be improved by decorative craftsmanship.
Specialist: Dr. Gerti Draxler
Dr. Gerti Draxler
+43-1-515 60-226
gerti.draxler@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Design |
| Auction type: | Online auction |
| Date: | 19.01.2023 - 16:47 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 11.01. - 19.01.2023 |