Arthur Ganson

MACHINES

 


Work for Sale

If you are interested in purchasing a work, please contact me at ganson@mit.edu

The First Noble Truth

2011

(artist's proof of a limited edition of 10)

The First Noble Truth

The first noble truth of Buddhism states simply that suffering exists. This hand-crank operated machine is a playful poke at our human condition.

Price: $5,000.

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Thinking Chair

2007

(#6 in a limited edition of 10)

(#4 has been purchased)

Thinking Chair

A small rock outcropping in the woods near my studio was the catalyst for many hours of walking meditation. This machine is a self portrait- of sorts.

 

Price: $30,000

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Machine with 22 Scraps of Paper

2012

(#3 of a limited edition of 5)

22 Scraps

An evolution of a machine idea that has taken different forms over the years.

 

Price: $60,000

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