Forbidden Colours Charity Auction Lot number 16 CATTELAN, Maurizio (Italian, b.1970) "L.O.V.E. Carillon" 2014 Resin, metal, music box with rotating hand Edition of 1.800, unnumbered, produced by Seletti, in its original box 21 x 11 x 11 cm (artwork) - 25 x 14,5 x 14,5 (box) - 570 gr (box included) Provenance : Colette concept store, Paris, 2014 The L.O.V.E. music box, designed by Maurizio Cattelan for Seletti, is a bold and playful piece that perfectly reflects the Italian artist’s provocative and ironic spirit. Inspired by traditional music boxes, this rare and decorative object reinterprets the genre with a contemporary and humorous twist. It is a reproduction of the L.O.V.E. sculpture in Piazza Affari, Milan. Crafted from metal and resin, the carillon stands out for its original shapes and minimalist design. It plays "Raindrops keep fallin' on my head". 26 contemporary artworks are presented thanks to the generosity of artists, galleries and collectors who support this solidarity sale. All funds raised through this action will be allocated to forbidden colours, which supports carefully selected projects helping LGBTQI+ people in Europe to live their lives to the fullest with self-respect, dignity and freedom. forbidden colours is one of the main advocacy organizations at the European Union level. In 2023, the organisation built the largest lawsuit in the history of the European Union, against Hungary's anti-LGBTQI+ law. It is currently running several projects countering the growing anti-democracy and anti-LGBTQI+ threats all over Europe, such as in Italy, Hungary, Poland, Georgia, and Belgium. forbidden colours carries out all these actions thanks to your support. Discover our history and our actions on our website: www.forbidden-colours.com