Virgil Abloh, "Mona Lisa" (2019)

Backlit artwork, presented in a black powder-coated, steel frame as per the artist's specification. 
30 3/10 × 20 9/10 × 2 4/5 in (77 × 53 × 7 cm)
Panel: Polystyrene plastic, Paint. Cover: 100% polypropylene.
On/off switch located on the bottom left-hand side of the piece.
From an unknown edition size, now sold out.
Sold in mint / 'as new' condition, in original publisher packaging, as issued.

 

Notes: In his 'Mona Lisa' work, here Virgil Abloh has created a backlit artwork featuring a reproduction of the Mona Lisa. The piece stands as Abloh’s tribute to Leonardo’s iconic painting, commenting that it “balances along the boundary between function and art.” The piece was released in November 2019 and sold out almost immediately.