Arman

Arman is known for his found-object sculptures, inspired by the philosophy and aesthetics of Dadaism. His recognizable style, based on the concepts of accumulation and destruction, questions consumerism, waste, and mass production. Identical, manufactured objects such as tools and furniture are arranged in groups, often sliced, burned or dismantled. An important part of his art production includes musical instruments: a fascination encouraged by his mother, who was a cellist. Visitors are invited to imagine the vibrant sound of this artwork and reflect on both the physical quality of the materials and on the invisible traces left by the human presence.

Arman (1928, France – 2005, USA) was one of the founders of the Nouveau Réalisme movement. Recent retrospectives of his work include the Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume in Paris, the Tel-Aviv Museum of Art, the Museo de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro, and the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.