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Michael Wallner
City of Surprises 2, limited edition print, cityscape, London

2023

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City of Surprises 2 limited_edition Laser-cut gold mirror Edition number 20 Image size: H:50 cm x W:140 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:50 cm x W:140 cm x D:0.7cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look My newest edition of the City of Surprises piece - showing the London skyline, with a few 'additions'. Created from an original photograph taken from Greewnich Observatory it shows many of London'd famous landmarks in a line. Throughout the pandemic I thought a lot about connections with the world around us. Many of my family lived abroad so I was unable to see them for two years. And I was unable to travel, one of my great inspirations for my work. So I decided to create a work imagining my favourite city with a few of my favourite international landmarks, places I was unable to get to. You might also notice a slight change to a famous London building - which I am unable to use for legal reasons. The culprit has been replaced with a shark's head. Laser-cut into gold mirror. Please note: this piece is made to order. It can usually be created and delivered in around 3 weeks.
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    2023
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    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 55.12 in (140 cm)Depth: 0.28 in (7 mm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Deddington, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU632312040552

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