Claude Closky's Radical Pricing: Art for 100 Euros at Galerie Laurent Godin
In his exhibition 'Premier choix, deuxième choix, troisième choix' at Galerie Laurent Godin in Paris, Claude Closky presents around 200 abstract drawings on three tables, priced at 100, 200, and 300 euros based on the number of graphic elements (one, two, or three). The works, made using a computer protocol, are displayed with scotch tape frames, evoking a flea market. Closky challenges the art market's exorbitant prices, referencing Yves Klein's 1957 monochromes and Warhol's Dollar Signs. The installation, not for sale as a whole, invites visitors to choose and purchase individual pieces. The exhibition was initially scheduled until November 21, 2020. Catherine Francblin's review highlights Closky's 'heroic' stance against inflated art economics, noting his use of modest materials and humor. Closky, winner of the 2005 Prix Marcel Duchamp, aims to democratize the act of choosing art, making it accessible beyond billionaires and institutions.
Key facts
- Claude Closky's exhibition 'Premier choix, deuxième choix, troisième choix' at Galerie Laurent Godin, Paris.
- Exhibition initially ran until November 21, 2020.
- Approximately 200 unique abstract drawings on three tables.
- Drawings categorized by number of graphic elements: 1 (Premier choix), 2 (Deuxième choix), 3 (Troisième choix).
- Prices set by Closky: 100 euros for Premier choix, 200 for Deuxième choix, 300 for Troisième choix.
- Works created using a computer protocol requiring constant decision-making.
- Displayed with scotch tape frames on cheap particleboard tables.
- Closky references Yves Klein's 1957 monochromes and Warhol's Dollar Signs.
- Closky won the Prix Marcel Duchamp in 2005.
- The installation as a whole is not for sale.
- Review by Catherine Francblin in artpress.
Entities
Artists
- Claude Closky
- Yves Klein
- Andy Warhol
- Wassily Kandinsky
- Hans Hartung
Institutions
- Galerie Laurent Godin
- artpress
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —