Clown Torture

1987 · Film, Video, New Media

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Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

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About

“Clown Torture” is a work (film, Video, New Media) by Bruce Nauman (American), dated 1987. The catalog places it within Contemporary, with clowns among its subjects. It belongs to the collection of Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, and is not confirmed on public display right now. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.

Details

Artist: Bruce Nauman
Date: 1987
Medium: Film, Video, New Media
Accession number: 1997.162

In the catalog

Contemporary Clowns United States

Market

$50k – $400k

Indicative

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Auction history

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