Joseph Beuys - Signed object “ATA ” from The Economic Value Principle - in wooden display case

A signed object by Joseph Beuys – one of the most influential German artists of the post-war period.

Box “ATA - fine cleaning and scouring agents” from the project The Economic Value Principle

Hand signed by Joseph Beuys.
Inscribed with black felt-tip pen: “1 economic value”
Stamped with “MAIN POWER”.

Professionally presented, mounted in a high-quality, hand-crafted wooden display case with UltraVue® UV70 glass – for maximum clarity, UV protection and minimal reflection.
Display case size: approx. 44 x 34 x 6 cm

Joseph Beuys' conceptual project "The Economic Value Principle" critically examines the interface between art, business, and social value systems. Developed in the 1970s, this work encompasses everyday consumer goods —such as canned food, soap, and other household products—which Beuys carefully labeled and presented as museum objects.

Through this transformation, Beuys elevated everyday objects to the status of works of art, removing them from their original function and placing them in a new, almost sacred context. This transformation reflects his fundamental critique of capitalism , in which value is determined by market mechanisms rather than utility or human need.

Joseph Beuys (1921–1986) is considered one of the most influential German artists of the postwar period. His radical philosophy of Social Sculpture expanded the concept of art beyond the object to include education, politics, and society. By using everyday materials such as felt, fat, and money, he challenged the public to reconsider what art can be and how it could change the world.

Condition
The work is in very good condition.
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Shipment
Delivery time: Up to 2 weeks
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