before 1886
Twee munten met een halo van elektrische stroom
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Curatorial notes
"Twee munten met een halo van elektrische stroom" by Maurice Boudet de Paris depicts two coins encircled by what appears to be an electric current or halo. Without clear dates associated with the work or artist, we can still consider the symbolic power of currency and electricity. The artwork perhaps reflects emerging technologies and capitalist systems. How do new forms of power and exchange alter our perceptions of value and worth? These issues are central to modern life, as the work captures a sense of both the promise and the potential alienation brought about by technological and economic shifts. The visual presentation—coins suspended in an ethereal glow—feels deeply personal. It evokes the human desire to imbue everyday objects with meaning, and to find the extraordinary within the ordinary.