mask II by ron mueck 2001-2002 © anthony d’offay gallery statuephilia exhibition at: the british museum, london from: october 4th, 2008 to january 25, 2009
the ‘statuephilia’ exhibition showcases major works by five contemporary british artists who include: ron mueck, marc quinn, damien hirst, antony gormley and noble and webster. each artists work will be exhibited in different galleries within the museum creating a mixture of old and new works that make up the museum’s permanent collection. on display will be ron mueck’s mask II, a self portrait in the form of a giant head lying on its side. marc quinn’s solid gold statue of supermodel kate moss will also be featured.
siren, 50 k solid gold statue of model kate moss by marc quinn © marc quinn 2008
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