Pope (1985) - Aurora Original-Fälschung

Pope (1985) - "Aurora Original-Fälschung" - 10/30

When the copy becomes more real than the original.

Following the success of the Aurora Borealis series — imitated, copied and eventually censored in the name of the "trademark right" — the artist Pope returns with a new luminous provocation.

This time, a tribute to Germany and its obsession with industrial rigor: here is "Aurora Original-Fälschung".

A pop art lamp where the base bluntly displays 'FÄLSCHUNG' (counterfeit in German), accompanied by the ironic warning 'NICHT KAUFEN'. Hard to resist the urge to bid.

By day, a chromed teddy bear with metallic reflections, almost futuristic.
By night, an explosion of multicolored auroras blazing across your walls.
A striking contrast, an asserted irony: turning the fake copy into a true work of art.

Limited edition of 30 copies for 2025, signed, numbered and delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Fast and careful shipping (bubble wrap, tissue paper and reinforced cardboard) with delivery against signature.

Specifications:
- 7 luminous colors
- 3 diffusion modes (steady, fading transitions, simple transitions)
- Electrical power via USB cord with switch (included)
- Height: 20 cm
- Width: 9 cm
- Depth: 9 cm

A collectible object that steers censorship into art, and turns the "Aurora Original-Fälschung" into a true original.

Who is Pope?

Pope, cofounder of the AMA collective, develops a singular artistic universe driven by a practice of visual arts since childhood, a high demand for detail and a meticulous visual research.
Through sculptures, paintings and installations, he draws inspiration from photography, urban landscapes and everyday scenes, with a sensitive and amazed gaze, attentive to both the simplicity and the complexity of the world around him.

Pope primarily draws inspiration from the world around him but also from currents of renowned artists such as Banksy, Keith Haring, Koons, Orlinski, Takashi, Fred Allart, Shepard Fairey, Warhol, Yayoi Kusama, Richard Hamilton, Jean‑Michel Basquiat, Alec Monopoly, KAWS, Pantone, Mr. Brainwash, Blek le Rat, to name a few.

Whether it’s for a gift, a memento or your personal collection of contemporary art, you will easily find your favorite piece thanks to the diversity of our works. Indeed, Pope pursues his passion for urban art through street art and pop art (in limited or non‑limited editions) addressing a wide range of themes such as cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum), the dollar, money, gold, wealth, the sex industry, the harms of drugs, luxury and haute couture brands, the world of comics and video games, the pharmaceutical industry and medicines, recycling and upcycling, agro‑food industry products and fashion (sport, sneakers...).

Brands guide our choices and often our lives without us realizing it. Aware of this impact, Pope likes to mischievously distort labels such as Louis Vuitton (LV), Chanel, Dior, Hermès, Prada, Gucci, Rolex, Yves Saint Laurent (YSL), Supreme, Obey, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bugatti, AMG, Mercedes, Nike (Air Jordan), Adidas (Stan Smith), Coca Cola, Pepsi, Marvel and Avengers (Batman, Joker, Superman...), Disney (Mickey, Scrooge McDuck...), Nintendo, Sega, Tintin, Lego, Pokemon, Vans and many others.

Dear bidders, our collective is making every effort to ensure that all information necessary to evaluate the lot sold is clearly detailed in the listing: dimensions, weight, description and photos... After the sale, no unfounded claims will be considered. Thank you for your understanding.