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1965/1 – ∞
A photograph of artist Roman Opałka from 2011, documenting his long-term painting project involving painting numbers from one to infinity on canvases. The photo shows the artist standing in front of one of his characteristic paintings, demonstrating the process and passage of time in his work.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Roman Opałka
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Date of birth and death
27 August 1931 – 6 August 2011
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Natinality
Polish, French
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Style
Conceptual art, Serial art, Number painting
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Significant works
1965/1–∞ Number painting series
Information about the work
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Year:
2011
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Execution technique:
Photography
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Theme:
Portrait of the artist, documentation of the creative process, time, passing
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The photograph presents a reflection on the passage and inevitability of time, as well as the artist's dedication of his entire life to realizing his unique concept of art.
The key to interpreting the work
Should be interpreted in the context of Opałka's conceptual and systematic approach to art, where counting and the passage of time are key elements of the message.Auction information
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Estimated price:
4 000 000 - 4 500 000 zł
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Auction price:
3 700 000 zł
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