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      Cell #7

      Cella # 7 is part of a series of sculptures, made of different materials (steel, copper, aluminum...) that reproduce the essential lines of a prison environment, whose measurements (2 x 3 m) correspond to the real dimensions of the detention cells of the death row of the infamous Huntsvillle prison, Texas. In this virtual representation of the cell the architectural lines are continuous and almost without interruption. This work shows the image of the set of the most essential objects of use which guarantee the minimum of survival in conditions of isolation. Nothing can therefore be moved or modified, nothing can suggests a possibility of choice for the individual who is inside it. The work represents a

      Questions & Answers

      What does "Cell #7" share with the rest of Massimo Kaufmann's output?

      "Cell #7" shares with Massimo Kaufmann's other works its Contemporary Minimalism style and the recorded themes: minimalist brutalism, prison architecture echoes, containment & confinement, industrial isolation, geometric restraint, kaufmann's spatial critique", exploring human limits.

      Is "Cell #7" held in the country of its creator?

      Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The birth country of Massimo Kaufmann is Italy, and the museum holding the original of "Cell #7" is in Italy.

      Is "Cell #7" by Massimo Kaufmann a light or a dark artwork?

      The recorded values for "Cell #7" by Massimo Kaufmann are: balanced brightness, soft shadow luminance.

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      Massimo Kaufmann (1963 –)

      Massimo Kaufmann (b. 1963, Milan) is a prominent Italian artist known for his diverse expressions & captivating paintings. Explore his work & artistic journey.

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