About this work
{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Immerse yourself in the enigmatic presence of Michèle Lamy with this hand-signed print captured from her extraordinary CIRCA commission, "},{"type":"text","value":"Limbo","italic":true},{"type":"text","value":". Depicting Lamy lying naked on a dark bed, her gaze fixed and unyielding, this image challenges perceptions of vulnerability and strength, inviting viewers into an intimate, opulent space where time feels suspended.Lamy’s pose, evocative yet defiant, recalls the artistic traditions of the Odalisque but subverts them entirely. There is no passivity here, no submission to a patriarchal gaze. Instead, her skin, adorned with Berber tattoos and her gold teeth glinting in memory, becomes a canvas of lived experience. Her stillness, punctuated only by the quiet rhythm of breath or the subtle shift of a shoulder, evokes a tension that resonates with the works of Andy Warhol, who celebrated the profound within the ordinary. Filmed in one unretouched take on 35mm film, Lamy’s "},{"type":"text","value":"Limbo","italic":true},{"type":"text","value":" was displayed on monumental screens in global hubs like Piccadilly Circus and Shibuya Crossing—places of constant motion and noise. Against this backdrop, her image is a radical act of stillness, offering a moment of quiet contemplation amidst the chaos of modern life.This limited edition C-Type print encapsulates the essence of "},{"type":"text","value":"Limbo","italic":true},{"type":"text","value":"—an artwork that does not demand or explain but simply exists, challenging us to witness and reflect. An essential addition to any collection, this print is a testament to Lamy’s fearless exploration of identity, resilience, and existence."}]}]}
Edition details
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Packaging
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Payment, policies and shipping
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#CIRCAECONOMY
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