{"product_id":"lithographie-de-ben-cercle-vicieux","title":"Lithograph by BEN, Vicious Circle, 1980s","description":"\u003cp\u003e Lithograph by BEN on tarpaulin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Numbered 26\/50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 1986\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 100 x 100 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Ben, whose real name is Benjamin Vautier, is one of the most influential artists of the\u003cbr\u003e Fluxus movement in the 1960s. Born in 1935 in Nice and died in 2024, he\u003cbr\u003e adopted a radical and anti-conformist approach to art very early on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Known for his provocative performances and repurposed objects, Ben has profoundly marked the history of contemporary art through his rejection of conventions and traditional artistic institutions. His works are part of a conceptual and minimalist approach, aiming to question the very definition of art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAmong his most iconic pieces are his \"Signatures,\" where he affixed\u003cbr\u003e simply his name on everyday objects, thus challenging the notion\u003cbr\u003e of originality and authority. Its \"Boxes\" contain instructions for use\u003cbr\u003e Ordinary objects have also contributed to its fame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e One of Ben's most iconic series is his \"Signs\" (or\u003cbr\u003e \"Word-Paintings\"). These are works made up of simple words or phrases painted on\u003cbr\u003e wooden or cardboard supports. These texts, often provocative or reflective,\u003cbr\u003e They address themes such as society, culture, or identity. For example, one can\u003cbr\u003e cite signs with inscriptions such as \"Everything is art\", \"The void is full\" or\u003cbr\u003e again, \"God does not exist.\" These messages, both simple and impactful, invite the\u003cbr\u003e prompting the viewer to question the very nature of art and social conventions. \u003cbr\u003eThe rudimentary and spontaneous nature of Ben's writing, bordering on illegibility, gives his works a unique dimension, halfway between gra昀케ti and drawing. This\u003cbr\u003e A deliberately raw aesthetic reflects his commitment to an anti-\u003cbr\u003e academic of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Using writing as his primary medium, Ben seeks to challenge the\u003cbr\u003e traditional codes of art, to challenge conventions and stimulate reflection on\u003cbr\u003e spectator. His written works thus perfectly embody his subversive spirit and his\u003cbr\u003e desire to redefine the boundaries of artistic creation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ERETIK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51032520327499,"sku":"","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/5546\/4267\/files\/IMG_9891.jpg?v=1735806606","url":"https:\/\/eretikdesign.com\/en\/products\/lithographie-de-ben-cercle-vicieux","provider":"ERETIK DESIGN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}