Elliott Arkin Creates Caganer Figurine of Maurizio Cattelan
New York artist Elliott Arkin has produced a limited edition of 50 hand-painted Caganer figurines depicting Maurizio Cattelan, referencing the Catalan tradition of including defecating figures in nativity scenes. The statuettes feature a gold-plated feces shaped like an inverted Guggenheim spiral, alluding to Cattelan's golden toilet installation at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Each figurine is priced at $500, with proceeds benefiting Mister Artsee, a nonprofit organization supported by Arkin. Arkin stated that he loves the metaphors in Cattelan's work and believes Cattelan would be amused by the piece. The tradition of the Caganer dates back to the Baroque period in Catalonia, Valencia, and Andorra.
Key facts
- Elliott Arkin created 50 hand-painted Caganer figurines of Maurizio Cattelan.
- The figurines include gold-plated feces shaped like an inverted Guggenheim spiral.
- Each figurine costs $500.
- Proceeds benefit Mister Artsee, a nonprofit supported by Arkin.
- The Caganer tradition originates from Catalonia, Valencia, and Andorra, dating to the Baroque period.
- Cattelan is known for his golden toilet installation at the Guggenheim Museum in New York.
- Arkin expressed that Cattelan would be amused by the work.
- The figurines are a limited edition of 50.
Entities
Artists
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Elliott Arkin
- Piero Manzoni
- Pierpaolo Ferrari
Institutions
- Guggenheim Museum
- Mister Artsee
- Artinfo
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- Catalonia
- Valencia
- Andorra