Explosion at Sea
Vija Celmins
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Vija CelminsAmerican
Explosion at Sea
1966 · Painting
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Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
This work belongs to the collection but is not currently on public display.
- Verified
- 9 d ago· verified
- In this state since
- Aug 19, 2026
- Source
- Official museum collection data
About
“Explosion at Sea” is a painting by Vija Celmins (American), dated 1966. The catalog places it within Contemporary, with explosions, waves, and seas 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
- Vija Celmins
- Date
- 1966
- Medium
- Painting
- Accession number
- 1997.138
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- pipeline · record aic:146905 · fetched 9 d ago
