Casper Faassen NL, b. 1975
Recollection Venus de Milo, 2025
Oil paint, color and white print on setasand, placed in a wooden crate box
210 x 103 x 80 cm
Edition of 1 plus 1 artist's proof
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The Venus de Milo was discovered on the island of Milos in 1820 and soon acquired by France. Accounts of its discovery and sale vary, with some suggesting pressure or...
The Venus de Milo was discovered on the island of Milos in 1820 and soon acquired by France. Accounts of its discovery and sale vary, with some suggesting pressure or opportunism during Ottoman rule over Greece. Although not as widely disputed as other objects, questions remain about the fairness of its acquisition in a context of foreign control. The statue has become a symbol of classical heritage, and its presence in France raises broader debates about whether such iconic works should reside in their country of origin.
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