Ai Weiwei The Unilever Series Fifteen Sunflower Seeds, 2010 - Free Shipping

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Fifteen Sunflower by Ai Weiwei from the Unilever Series at Tate Modern London

Porcelain sunflower painted and handmade in China

We offer free worldwide shipping for this pieces.

Ai Weiwei’s Sunflower Seeds challenges our first impressions: what you see is not what you see, and what you see is not what it means. The sculptural installation is made up of what appear to be millions of sunflower seed husks, apparently identical but actually unique. Although they look realistic, each seed is made out of porcelain. And far from being industrially produced, ‘readymade’ or found objects, they have been intricately handcrafted by hundreds of skilled artisans. Poured into the interior of the Turbine Hall’s vast industrial space, the seeds form a seemingly infinite landscape. The precious nature of the material, the effort of production and the narrative and personal content make this work a powerful commentary on the human condition.

One of China’s leading conceptual artists, Ai is known for his social or performance-based interventions as well as object-based artworks. Citing Marcel Duchamp, he refers to himself as a ‘readymade’, merging his life and art in order to advocate both the freedoms and responsibilities of individuals. ‘From a very young age I started to sense that an individual has to set an example in society’, he has said. ‘Your own acts and behaviour tell the world who you are and at the same time what kind of society you think it should be.’ As material for his art, he draws upon the society and politics of contemporary China as well as cultural artefacts such as ancient Neolithic vases and traditional Chinese furniture, whose function and perceived value he challenges and subverts.
https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/decorative-objects/sculptures/figurative-sculptures/ai-weiwei-unilever-series-fifteen-sunflower-seeds-2010-free-shipping/id-f_13436302/#0

Click here for full description Close description

Creator	Ai Weiwei
Design Period	From 2000
Year	2010
Production Period	2010 to Present
Country of Manufacture	China
Attribution Marks	The style of the design is reminiscent of the designer and/or manufacturer
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	WM-452495
Materials	Porcelain
Color	Black, grey
Width	5 cm 5 cm
Depth	5 cm 5 cm
Height	1 cm 1 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Spain
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.