Carston Holler, massive red acrylic spheres, 2008, Carston Holler (German, b. 1961), "Red Double Sphere Hanging", acrylic, 90 light bulbs, sockets, DMX controller, cable and steel wire rope, one hollow sphere enclosed in another, with ball bearing supports, 86"dia., in wooden crate, approx. 8'h x 8'w x 8'd (crate)

Provenance: Christie's Postwar and Contemporary Art Sale, 0639, Nov 15, 2012, lot 0639 (bought in); Gagosian Gallery, NYC

Notes/Literature: Executed for Belvedere Vodka in context of their partnership with (Red) and exhibited in the Avalon Club in Hollywood during the pre-Grammy party in 2011, see https://www.artnews.com/art-in-america/features/carsten-holler-red-double-spheres-hanging-58143/ ; https://eluxo.pl/blog/2011/11/14/carsten-holler-prezentuje-instalacje-belvederered-double-sphere-hanging/ ; https://www.twinfactory.co.uk/luminescent-lights/ ; https://tipsydiaries.com/2012/02/10/mary-j-blige-celebrates-belvedere-red-and-grammy-weekend/ (A portion of the proceeds from this sale will be donated to charity by Belvedere Vodka)

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