Icon V (Coran's Broadway Flesh) by Dan Flavin

Icon V (Coran's Broadway Flesh) 1962

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installation-art

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light-and-space

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non-objective-art

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conceptual-art

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minimalism

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geometric

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installation-art

Dan Flavin's "Icon V (Coran's Broadway Flesh)" from 1962 is a minimalist sculpture that uses fluorescent light to create a luminous and ethereal presence. Flavin, a pioneer of light art, was known for his use of commercially available fluorescent lights as the primary medium, transforming the everyday into art. The work's title suggests a connection to theater and performance, potentially referencing Broadway, further emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow that defines the piece. "Icon V" invites viewers to engage with the interplay of light, color, and form, offering a transformative experience in the viewer's perception of space and light.

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