Marcel Broodthaers' 1964 Sculpture Pense-Bête Featured in 2016 Exhibition
Marcel Broodthaers' 1964 sculpture Pense-Bête (Memory aid) was documented in 2016. The work incorporates books, paper, plaster, and plastic balls on a wood base, measuring 11 13/16 × 33 1/4 × 16 15/16 inches without its foundation. Created by the Belgian artist, this piece represents an early example of his conceptual practice. The Estate of Marcel Broodthaers holds copyright through Artists Rights Society and SABAM in Brussels. Information about the artwork appeared online on April 7, 2016. David Carrier authored the original analysis on artcritical.com. Broodthaers' innovative approach to materials challenged traditional art forms. His influence continues to resonate in contemporary art discourse.
Key facts
- Marcel Broodthaers created Pense-Bête (Memory aid) in 1964
- The sculpture uses books, paper, plaster, and plastic balls on wood
- Dimensions are 11 13/16 × 33 1/4 × 16 15/16 inches without base
- Copyright is held by Estate of Marcel Broodthaers/Artists Rights Society/SABAM, Brussels
- Information was posted on April 7, 2016
- David Carrier wrote about the work on artcritical.com
- Broodthaers was a Belgian conceptual artist
- The work exemplifies his material experimentation
Entities
Artists
- Marcel Broodthaers
- David Carrier
Institutions
- Estate of Marcel Broodthaers
- Artists Rights Society
- SABAM
- artcritical.com
Locations
- Brussels
- Belgium