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Christos J. Palios
Christos J. Palios - Broken Tulip Blooms, 2017, Printed After

$2,200
£1,645.04
€1,921.31
CA$3,091
A$3,131.02
CHF 1,797.76
MX$37,962.65
NOK 20,860.76
SEK 21,233.85
DKK 14,363.84

About the Item

This photograph belongs to the series, "Absolute Powers / ex nihilo." These photographs dive deeper into the taboo and controversial topic of money by showcasing an array of intriguing real-world historic and contemporary objects (some worthless, others immensely valuable), while examining how societies perceive, express, and destroy value. What you see before you are gorgeous descendants of the original broken tulip cultivars from the infamous Dutch Tulipomania. Tulips were introduced into Europe from Turkey in the mid-1500’s. "Broken" tulips are infected with a benign virus called TBV, or the Tulip Breaking Virus, causing spectacularly unique and unpredictable separation of colors. These rare bulbs rapidly became collectible luxury items in Dutch society in the 17th century. Mania-fueled demand led to exorbitant price levels, ultimately creating a highly speculative trading market, which peaked and crashed dramatically circa 1637. People of all economic classes lost exorbitant sums of money—Imagine losing your entire net worth from one flower bulb! This craze is known as Tulipomania and is considered to be a paradigm for one of the first economic “bubbles.” Christos is a 1st-gen Greek-American fine-artist whose photographs probe themes of socioeconomics, culture, history, and architecture. As strong symbolic sparks in a frenetic 21st-century tangle, his creative intrigue is informed by identity, connection, nostalgia, and isolation. Medium: Archival Pigment Canson Platine Print Series: Absolute Powers / ex nihilo Available Sizes: 23" x 30” Edition Size: 10, Artist Proof 2 30" x 40” Edition Size: 8, Artist Proof 2 40" x 53” Edition Size: 5, Artist Proof 2 50" x 67” Edition Size: 4, Artist Proof 2 60" x 80” Edition Size: 3, Artist Proof 2 This photograph will be printed once payment has been received and will ship directly from the printer the artist works with. Your certificate of authenticity will be shipped separately from your print and in most cases will ship directly from the gallery. The Gallery is more than happy to provide clients with the next available edition number, however, the Gallery can only guarantee the specific edition number the client will receive once payment has been received.
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    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)
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    30" x 40” Edition Size: 8Price: $3,25040" x 53” Edition Size: 5Price: $4,50050" x 67” Edition Size: 4Price: $6,75060" x 80” Edition Size: 3Price: $9,500
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  • Gallery Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU25117102532

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