Hommage à Carl Laszlo, (Volume I 1968)

Name/Title

Hommage à Carl Laszlo, (Volume I 1968)

Entry/Object ID

ART.120.U.LU.0007

Description

This work with a cover reminiscent of Castellani's mentor, Lucio Fontana, is composed of a white hard plastic surface with a grid of 12 projections creating a low relief of shadows and different light reflections on the shiny surface. The white plastic cover fits into a linen-covered box, the cover is a frame for the white plastic artwork. Inside the box are 28 red folders with black writing, various prints, etc., created by different authors and artists paying homage to Laszlo. One of the artists who provided an homage was Arman (1928-2005, Fr., Am.) whose homage was a revolver of synthetic resin, sliced through the middle with its flat side mounted to a board (signed and numbered verso), is included with the full composition.

Artwork Details

Medium

Thermoplastic, linen, printed paper, and pistol composed of synthetic resin

Made/Created

Artist

Enrico Castellani

Date made

1968

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Top of box

Height

6 in

Width

8-3/4 in

Depth

2 in

Dimension Description

Center top panel

Height

7 in

Width

2-5/8 in

Depth

2 in