Frédéric Vincent

Voyeur

2013

Acrylic, oil, paper collage, car side mirror, branches, chimes, rag, clock radio (Instructions: Press “on” button on side of radio to turn on. Tune to suitable station) A pa...

Discover the captivating beauty of Reinhard Görner's photography with The Long Room, an awe-inspiring vista into the Old Library at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. This iconic photograph is not only visually stunning, but also evokes a contemplative stillness, inviting viewers to ponder the intersecting realms of art, architecture, and knowledge. Embodying the peaceful grandeur of one of the world's most beautiful libraries, The Long Room stands as a tribute to the rich interplay between aesthetic beauty and the human thirst for knowledge, as well as the exciting contrast between emotional and intellectual resonance. Visual description: This revered hall is one of the most magnificent library spaces in the world, renowned for its dramatic barrel-vaulted ceiling and the historical aura that permeates its walls. Lined with tall, dark wooden shelves brimming with ancient tomes, the room is a treasure trove of knowledge, housing 200,000 of the Library's oldest books. A symphony of wood, the polished oak bookcases adorned with gilded lettering stand as sentinels of history, each carrying the weight of centuries of scholarly work. Above, the vaulted ceiling soars, crafted from oak and imbued with the warm, golden light that streams in, casting a serene ambiance throughout the room. The central aisle runs the impressive length of the room, flanked by white marble busts of philosophers, writers, and great minds who have shaped the intellectual landscape of the Western world, adding a sense of gravitas and continuity to the space. This library is not just a haven for books but also a grandiose example of classical architecture, with the rhythm of the arches and columns providing a structural cadence that resonates with the tranquility and dignity of an institution dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. The Long Room's harmonious proportions and the sense of infinite possibility evoked by the seemingly endless rows of books are a captivating homage to the world of academia. It's a space that feels both timeless and filled with the presence of the countless readers and scholars who have passed through its domain over the centuries. This image captures the essence of a truly iconic space within the realm of global cultural heritage. 60 x 75 inches ed. of 7 $9,000 70 x 87.5 inches ed. of 5 $11,000 signed and numbered on label, verso Reinhard Görner, with his large format photographs orchestrates the monumentality of rooms. An active architecture photographer since 1985, is a master of perspectives and precise spatial compositions, and he thus considers classical sculpture, in all of its possible facets, a special challenge. "Görner’s photographs sometimes open the doors to another world and take the viewer with them on a journey through time. Here the palace is no longer a museum but both royal residence and a site steeped in history. The viewer does not have to share the halls with the masses of visitors; instead the images offer him exclusive impressions of the Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors) and the Galerie des Batailles (Hall of Battles) as even the king of France was probably never granted. The halls are empty of people, yet they seem to be able to unfurl their individual characters of their own accord. These places practically breathe history, and this aspect is also part of the essence captured in the photographs. King Wilhelm of Prussia was named German Emperor Wilhelm I in the Hall of Mirrors after France was defeated in 1870–1871 in the Franco-German War. The Treaty of Versailles following World War I was also signed there in 1919. In this sense, the architectural photographs of Versailles...

Virtue, Bode–Museum, Berlin 50 x 62.5 inches ed. of 10 $6,000 60 x 75 inches ed. of 5 $9,000 70 x 87.5 inches ed. of 5 $11,000 Signed and numbered on label, verso This artwork is...

Bode-Museum, Berlin 62 1/2 x 50 inches ed. of 10 $6,000 75 x 60 inches ed. of 7 $9,000 87 1/2 x 70 inches ed. of 5 $11,000 signed and numbered on label, verso Reinhard Görner, ...

Detail from: VENUS, SANDRO BOTTICELLI WORKSHOP, PAINTING GALLERY BERLIN 53.4 x 40 inches ed. of 7 $4,400 66.7 x 50 ed. of 5 $6,800

Detail from: VENUS, SANDRO BOTTICELLI WORKSHOP, PAINTING GALLERY BERLIN 53.4 x 40 inches ed. of 7 $4400 66.7 x 50 ed. of 5 $6800

"Iron Teapot" 8x4 inches, two pieces. This surrealist sculpture is a ceramic teapot glazed to look like iron, with a female nipple and areola for a lid. Lighter than it looks but dif...

Campo Base 2015 Polyester resin 50 x 39 x 13 cm The work of Lidó Rico focuses on the body, as an icon but also as a medium. Indeed, his own body constitutes the iconic material of...

Ugo La Pietra is an Italian artist, architect, designer and philosophy. Since 1960 he created the fundamental of European artistic tendancy as founder of various art groups such as Global Tool, Radical Design...

"Niemand and Soldier Duo" is of a limited edition of 25 works, with numbers 12 -16 currently available. The Duo will be cast and hand-finished especially for you and shipped directly...

The sculpture, Banquet III - Time Capsule Project , is one of the pivotal pieces showcased in the 2016 London exhibition titled “ White. It is within an on-going project by Shizico Y...

Lego, bayberry wood, copper wire, cashew lacquer, gold leaf This collaborative work, which began with a common interest in Buddhism, explored the idea of expressing the sacred within everyday life. As artist and Zen monk...