Daniel Spoerri (1930) - Cabinet Anatomique: Animal skull

Pigment print, Cabinet Anatomique: Animal Skull (2005), Daniel Spoerri As a founding member of the Nouveau Réalisme movement. famously co-signing its manifesto in 1960 alongside giants such as Yves Klein, Arman, and Pierre Restany.
Spoerri revolutionized the concept of art by capturing distinct moments of reality. While best known for his "Snare Pictures" (tableaux pièges), where he glued the remains of meals to tables, this 2005 work translates that fixation on objects into a two-dimensional, surrealist collage format. The composition juxtaposes the scientific precision of anatomical plates with the uncanny texture of animal skulls, oysters, and artificial doll limbs, creating a contemporary Vanitas that meditates on consumption, decay, and the artificiality of life.

The artwork resonates deeply with the aesthetic logic of his peers. The accumulation of organic and synthetic elements recalls the "Poubelles" of Arman and the compressed accumulations of César, while the playful yet morbid engagement with found objects shares the spirit of Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle. Furthermore, Spoerri’s deep involvement with the Fluxus movement connects this work to the experimental legacies of George Maciunas, Robert Filliou, and Ben Vautier. The piece acts as a visual dialogue between the stark reality of the "Affichistes" like Jacques Villeglé, Raymond Hains, and Mimmo Rotella, and the performative, object-oriented philosophy of Joseph Beuys and Wolf Vostell. By blending the clinical look of a museum display case with the chaotic energy of a flea market, Spoerri places the viewer directly in the center of his "Sentimental Museum."

This specific work is a high-quality pigment print on heavy archival paper, offering rich color depth and sharp detail that captures the three-dimensionality of the original assemblage. It is hand-signed in pencil by the artist at the lower right and hand-numbered 94/99 at the lower left. Good condition.