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Herm I (1983)

Edward Allington

steel, plastic apples and bananas​

The Hepworth Wakefield

Herm I (1983)

© Edward Allington

Details

Classification:

Sculpture

Materials:

Steel, Plastic

Dimensions:

40 x 40 x 100 cm

Credit:

Gift of the Estate of Edward Allington, presented by the Contemporary Art Society, 2020​

Scheme:

Gift

Ownership history:

Gifted by the Estate of Edward Allington (1951-2017) to the Contemporary Art Society, 2020; presented to The Hepworth, Wakefield, 2020/21

Relationship:

The Hepworth Wakefield
Edward Allington's Herm I (1983) and Herm II (1983) portray the incorporation of kitsch, such as plastic fruits and pebbles, and stem from an observation of varying cultural influences upon contemporary art practice.

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Edward Allington
Herm I (1983)

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