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Benjamin “Ben” Vautier (July 18, 1935, Naples – June 5, 2024, Nice) was a Swiss-French artist and a prominent figure in the Fluxus movement. In the early 1960s, Vautier embarked on a provocative action to sign everything that came into his view, including works by other artists and even his own body. This act was inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s concept of ready-mades and the idea that a work of art is defined solely by its signature. The project culminated in 1962 with a signed declaration in which Vautier announced that he would no longer sign anything.

Benjamin “Ben” Vautier (July 18, 1935, Naples – June 5, 2024, Nice) was a Swiss-French artist and a prominent figure in the Fluxus movement. In the early 1960s, Vautier embarked on a provocative action to sign everything that came into his view, including works by other artists and even his own body. This act was inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s concept of ready-mades and the idea that a work of art is defined solely by its signature. The project culminated in 1962 with a signed declaration in which Vautier announced that he would no longer sign anything.

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  • This impressive 3D text collage features white acrylic on a brushed aluminum composite panel, created in 2016. The piece is hand-signed by the artist with a felt-tip pen, dated, and inscribed with "la archives. 2016." It comes from a limited edition of 30 plus e.a. and archive. Measuring 50.0 × 70.0 cm and in good condition, it is a remarkable example of...

    €4.000
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