



Maurizio Cattelan - Yes!
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Maurizio Cattelan (Italian, b. 1960)
Yes!, 2019
Medium: Light sculpture (Porcelain, LED lightbulb 230V)
Dimensions: 17.8 x 12.7 x 9.5 cm
Edition of 500: The work comes with a stamped certificate of authenticity; lightbulb stamped on the back
Condition: Excellent (sold in its original box)
Please note: The sculpture is sold without the lamp base.
Artwork details
Maurizio Cattelan’s Yes! (2019) is a witty, collectible light sculpture that transforms a human head into a glowing porcelain lamp. Known for his irreverent humor and provocative interventions in contemporary art, Cattelan here combines functional design with sculptural presence. The exaggerated grin and caricatured features embody the artist’s fascination with irony, satire, and the absurd.
Produced in an edition of 500, each light sculpture is crafted in porcelain with an LED light source, stamped and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Compact in size yet conceptually bold, Yes! reflects Cattelan’s ability to merge everyday objects with subversive commentary, making it a highly desirable multiple for collectors.
About this artist
Maurizio Cattelan, an Italian artist, has garnered international acclaim for his thought-provoking and often controversial artworks. Born in 1960, Cattelan is known for challenging the boundaries of art, blurring the lines between reality, fiction, and satire. Maurizio Cattelan’s artistic practice spans a wide range of mediums, including sculpture, installation, printmaking and performance. His artworks often employ humor, irony, and wit to engage viewers in a critical examination of social, political, and cultural issues. Through his art, Cattelan confronts and disrupts established norms, provoking both admiration and controversy. One of the Italian’s most notorious works is his sculpture “The Ninth Hour” (1999), which depicts Pope John Paul II being struck down by a meteorite. This piece sparked intense debates about religion, authority, and the limits of artistic expression. Maurizio Cattelan’s provocative and irreverent approach challenges the reverence often associated with religious and political figures, inviting viewers to question and rethink their beliefs and assumptions. In addition to his iconic sculptures, Cattelan’s installations have made significant waves in the art world. His immersive and meticulously constructed environments often incorporate a blend of absurdity, surrealism, and social commentary. One example is his installation All (2007), which featured a vast array of his past artworks suspended from the ceiling, creating a visually overwhelming and disorienting experience. This work reflects Maurizio Cattelan’s ability to challenge conventional exhibition practices and engage viewers in an immersive exploration of his artistic universe. Cattelan’s artwork also reveals a fascination with themes of identity, authenticity, and the commodification of art. He frequently employs hyperrealistic and meticulously crafted sculptures that blur the lines between reality and illusion. Notably, his sculpture Him (2001) depicts Adolf Hitler kneeling in prayer, confronting viewers with the uncomfortable and unsettling presence of evil. Through such artworks, Maurizio Cattelan encourages viewers to critically examine the constructed nature of history, power, and cultural memory.

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