description Untitled (Lamp/Bear) Overview
"Untitled (Lamp/Bear)" is a monumental sculpture created by the Swiss contemporary artist Urs Fischer between 2005 and 2006. The artwork depicts a massive, roughly textured teddy bear cast in bronze, which is slumped on the floor and impaled by a functioning, standard-looking desk lamp. Fischer's work contrasts a nostalgic, childhood object with cold industrial elements, evoking themes of memory and vulnerability. The sculpture was produced in multiple editions, with some versions reaching over 20 feet in height for public and private installations.
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Who created Untitled (Lamp/Bear)?
Untitled (Lamp/Bear) was created by Swiss contemporary artist Urs Fischer. The work dates from 2005 to 2006.
What does Untitled (Lamp/Bear) depict?
It depicts a huge, rough-textured teddy bear slumped on the floor with a functioning lamp projecting from its body. The collision of a childlike toy and an ordinary household object gives the sculpture its unsettling scale.
Is the lamp in Untitled (Lamp/Bear) real?
Yes. The bear is impaled by a functioning, standard-looking lamp rather than a purely sculptural imitation. That working object is part of the contrast between the familiar and the monumental.
What is Untitled (Lamp/Bear) made from?
The sculpture is a massive bronze bear. Its rough surface and oversized form make the soft toy appear heavy, permanent, and physically imposing.
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