
Otto Piene & Heinz Mack - Countdown to ZERO,
2013
Otto Piene
Photography : C-print
30 x 25 x 1 cm 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.4 inch
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Numbered and limited to 50 copies
1 copy available
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Signed artwork
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery
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Medium
Dimensions cm • inch
30 x 25 x 1 cm 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.4 inch Height x Width x Depth
Support
Framing
Black frame with museum glass
Artwork dimensions including frame
32 x 27 x 4 cm 12.6 x 10.6 x 1.6 inch
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Artwork location: Switzerland
Exclusive SET " Countdown to ZERO "
1. Framed Photograph
Original photo “'Eintrittskarte auf Mack's hand" on dibond under plexiglass
2. Deluxe Edition Otto Piene & Heinz Mack " Countdown to ZERO “ PSAP #004
2013
Signed by Heinz Mack
Embossed with the number - from a DeLuxe edition of only 50
Silver-cloth cassette box with book and DVD in matching silver folder.
Size 23 x 16 x 6 cm.
Published by the Global Art Affairs Foundation as part of the Personal Structures Art Projects series (PSAP). An initiative, which brings together leading contemporary artists exploring themes of time, space, and existence.
The photo is professionally framed in our own frame-shop, mounted on linen and presented in an exclusive, deep, wooden frame, with UltraVue® UV70 museum glass, offering superior clarity and UV protection.
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Otto Piene, born in 1928 was a pioneering German artist associated with the Zero and Kinetic Art movements. He is renowned for his innovative contributions to contemporary art. Piene's early fascination with art and technology laid the foundation for a career characterized by experimentation.
In the late 1950s, Piene co-founded the influential Zero movement with Heinz Mack and later Günther Uecker. Zero artists sought to redefine art in the aftermath of World War II by embracing simplicity, light, and movement. His "Sky Art" series, which involved illuminating the night sky with floating balloons filled with colored light, exemplified his commitment to merging art with the natural environment.
Piene's artistic pursuits extended beyond traditional mediums, and he played a crucial role in the development of Kinetic Art. He co-founded the Group ZERO and the international ZERO movement, fostering a network of like-minded artists worldwide.
In 1974, Otto Piene joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as the director of the Center for Advanced Visual Studies, where he continued to explore interdisciplinary collaborations, combining technology and art. Throughout his prolific career, Piene's works were exhibited globally, and he received numerous awards, including the prestigious Wilhelm Lehmbruck Prize in 1992.
Otto Piene's artistic legacy endures as an influential force in the realms of Zero and Kinetic Art, showcasing a visionary commitment to merging art, technology, and the natural world. He passed away on July 17, 2014, leaving behind a profound impact on the trajectory of contemporary art.
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