Lot no. 19
CLET THE WALL, 2020 Reflective strips on original road sign, edition n°62/69 40 cm diameter Slight scratches Gift from a private collection Clet was born in Brittany in 1966 and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Rennes. His work quickly found quickly found its meaning in the street, where he turns road signs upside down to create original, humorous and original, humorous and anti-establishment works. It was in Florence, Italy, that he put his first hijackings into practice. his first diversions. His work can now be seen on the streets of major cities all over the world. Every year, he surprises his fans with a new diversion. The Wall is an emblematic work by Clet Abraham, faithful to his approach that is at once minimalist, ironic and deeply political. In The Wall, the wall is not just a physical element: it becomes a total symbol. The wall as a political barrier (borders, ideological walls). Wall as a tool of control. Wall as an artificial separation between individuals. Website :www.clet.com Instagram : @cletabraham
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Modern and contemporary paintings
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03/23/2026
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