Lot: 829

Stéphane Duroy (1948 Bizerte, Tunesia lives in Paris)
Special edition of the publication and collage 'Unknown', 2017

Collage on glued-together book pages from the publication 'Unknown'. 98.5 x 94.5 cm (collage), 109.5 x 105.0 cm (frame). Monogrammed multiple times on the reverse: SD and signed: Stéphane Duroy, as well as dated: (Mars 25) 2017 (red crayon). Framed in a floater frame.
Special edition containing the original publication: Stéphane Duroy: Unknown, Paris 2007, published by Filigranes Edition, Paris/Anthea Munich, and the resulting work: Stéphane Duroy: Unknown. Tentative d'épuisement d'un livre; Paris 2017, published by Filigranes Edition, Paris//Le Bal, Paris/Anthea Munich - 48 pages as a leporello and published in an edition of 16 prints.

In 2007, Stéphane Duroy published the book 'Unknown' with Filigranes publishing house. It contains photographs he took on numerous trips across the United States, from New York to Montana. Due to a minor printing error, he received around 100 defective copies back, which could not be sold. Two years later, he revisited these books and began a lengthy process of work: he supplemented the original work with collages, newspaper clippings, anonymous photos, and abstract paintings, dissecting it over time. This lot includes both editions of the publication, as well as a collage created by the artist for the second version.

Reserve price: 600 €