"Untitled" (Last Light)
1993

"Untitled" (Last Light)
1993
The work of Cuban-born artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres, whose family emigrated to the United States in 1979, revolves around themes both personal and political, such as racism, homophobia, history and international politics. Inspired by Christmas decorations, his light-bulb installations suggest both celebration and memorial. Untitled (Last Light) alludes to his friend Ross Laycock’s death from AIDS in 1991, evoking not only death but also renewal, bulbs always being replaced as they burn out.
Domain | Oeuvre en 3 dimensions | Installation |
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Techniques | 24 ampoules, douilles en plastique, fil électrique extensible, variateur de lumière |
Dimensions | Dimensions variables |
Acquisition | Achat, 2010 |
Inventory no. | AM 2010-258 |
On display:
Detailed description
Artist |
Felix Gonzalez-Torres
(1957, Cuba - 1996, États-Unis) |
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Main title | "Untitled" (Last Light) |
Creation date | 1993 |
Circumstances of production | Published by A.R.T. Press, Los Angeles and Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York |
Domain | Oeuvre en 3 dimensions | Installation |
Techniques | 24 ampoules, douilles en plastique, fil électrique extensible, variateur de lumière |
Dimensions | Dimensions variables |
Printing | Edition 1 sur 24 (+ 6AP) |
Inscriptions | S.N. : sur le certificat |
Acquisition | Achat, 2010 |
Collection area | Arts Plastiques - Contemporain |
Inventory no. | AM 2010-258 |