The shadow of the repetitive: Big Bird

Focus on Domenico Battista, Thomas Downing & Olivier Mosset

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An abstract artwork with vertical red and blue stripes and irregular glowing orange areas.
Domenico Battista, Dream, 2011 © Annik Wetter

Conceived by John M. Armleder, Big Bird (Homage to Caroll Spinney) brings together the work of three artists who, like Armleder, practise distinct forms of abstract painting, operating in in the space between geometry, optical effects and repetition. In this singular work, the paintings are presented the form of an experimental environment, designed to push the very limits of the work of art.

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