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Ron AradRon Arad, Before Summer 1992 Polished Stainless Steel Chair Sculpture small ed.1992
1992
$90,000
£68,424.78
€78,964.80
CA$125,975.85
A$141,059.33
CHF 73,597.71
MX$1,718,704.39
NOK 933,902.51
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DKK 589,420.26
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RON ARAD (BORN 1951)
Before Summer
1992
Stainless steel, signed 'Ron Arad' and numbered 5/5 along lower edge
height 41 3/4in (106cm); length 74in (188cm); width 15in (38cm)
Literature:
Matthew Collings, Ron Arad Talks to Matthew Collings, Phaidon, London, 2004, p. 222-223 (similar example illustrated)
Ron Arad: A Retrospective Exhibition 1981-2004 (May 5-June 24, 2005), exhibition catalogue, Barry Friedman Ltd., New York, 2005, p. 54, 101 (an example in polished bronze illustrated)
Ron Arad: no discipline (August 2-October 19, 2009), exhibition catalogue, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 2009, p. 54-55 (similar example illustrated)
Deyan Sudjic, Ron Arad, Laurence King, London, 1999, p. 60
Ron Arad’s Before Summer (1992) is a striking stainless steel sculpture, produced in a limited edition of five, that exemplifies his experimental approach to material and form. Known for his innovative work in design and architecture, Arad frequently blurs the boundaries between sculpture and functional objects. Before Summer is a testament to his fascination with metal’s malleability, as he transforms cold, industrial stainless steel into an organic, fluid structure.
The sculpture’s undulating form suggests movement, evoking the transition of seasons or the shifting interplay of light and shadow on metal surfaces. Arad’s mastery of stainless steel allows him to create a sense of weightlessness despite the material’s inherent rigidity. The polished, reflective surface enhances this effect, engaging viewers by distorting their surroundings in its curves.
Created during a pivotal period in Arad’s career, Before Summer reflects his ongoing exploration of sculptural design, pushing the limits of conventional furniture and object-making. The piece’s rarity—limited to only five editions—further emphasizes its status as both a collectible artwork and a study in material innovation. Through Before Summer, Arad challenges traditional notions of sculpture, merging industrial aesthetics with organic fluidity.
- Creator:Ron Arad (1951, Israeli)
- Creation Year:1992
- Dimensions:Height: 41.75 in (106.05 cm)Width: 74 in (187.96 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
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- Condition:In very fine, age appropriate condition.
- Gallery Location:Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU516314061272
Ron Arad
Ron Arad was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 1951 and studied at the Jerusalem Academy of Art (1971–73) and the Architectural Association in London (1974–79). In 1989, he and Caroline Thorman founded Ron Arad Associates. Arad has exhibited at many major museums and galleries throughout the world and his work is considered definitive within public collections of contemporary design, including those at the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Metropolitan Museum of Art, N.Y; Victoria & Albert Museum, London and the Vitra Design Museum, among many others.
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