"I’m fascinated by the effect the cut-outs create when viewed, as it compels you to imagine what was there. If you actually know the building, and to wonder about scale, dimensions, etc. – aspects that funnily enough, are often more present when the real building is not there anymore." —Jose Dávila
Jose Dávila’s cut-outs ask the question – how well do we know icons of architecture? The present lot showcases 50 well-known buildings, cut-out by hand, and eliminated from the frame. The resulting white silhouette simplifies the lines of the building while simultaneously amplifying the masterful designs that are recognized globally.
The present lot includes the following buildings, among many others:
Empire State Building, New York, New York, USA, 1931
Houses of Parliament, London, England, circa 1870
Tower of Pisa, Pisa, Italy, 1372
Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, 1653
Autun Cathedral, Autun, Burgundy, 1146
Burj Al Arab, Dubai, United Aram Emirates, 1999