The Monument (Atelier Van Lieshout)

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The Monument
Berlin, Germany (April 2016) - 088.JPG
The sculpture in Berlin in 2016
Artist Atelier Van Lieshout
Year2015 (2015)
Plaque for the sculpture Berlin, Germany (April 2016) - 089.JPG
Plaque for the sculpture

The Monument is a 2015 sculpture by Atelier Van Lieshout. It is part of the collection of Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin, Germany. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (2015-09-14). "Detail - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin". Smb.museum. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  2. "Einzelansicht". Berlinartweek.de. Retrieved 2016-05-05.