Lot number 660 - Auction 158
MAPPENWERK 'ARCHITEKTUR MODELLE 1980-2006' (2006)

THOMAS SCHÜTTE 1954 Oldenburg - lives and works in Düsseldorf PORTFOLIO 'ARCHITEKTUR MODELLE 1980-2006' (2006) Portfolio with 28 sheets; 27 etchings on copperplate paper, in original portfolio. Portfolio 78,7 x 55 cm. Print size 36 x 31 / 27,5 x 40 cm. Sheet size ca. 75 x 53 cm. Eacht signed lower left, dated lower centre and numbered lower right '32/35'. In 'Architecture Models 1980-2006' (Architektur Modelle 1980-2006), Thomas Schütte designs 27 models that reflect the social, political and economic themes of his time. Works such as 'Parkhaus', 'Tanke' or 'Renditekiste' address current developments and contradictions; Chinese subtitles refer to globalisation and China's influece. Schütte reveals himself here as a versatile artist who closely observes current events, values craftmanship and translates his ideas into print and sculpture. Very good condition; Portfolio minimally rubbed. Loose in original portfolio. Provenance: Corporate Collection North Rhine-Westphalia.