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18 4 Light in space Christian Herdeg’s installation not only creates a colourful field of light but also an atmosphere that changes the percep- tion of the space it occupies. In doing so, he questions the boundaries between art and everyday life. The irritation of the eye caused by the black light gives the three-dimensional work a further distinc- tive component. Christian Herdeg (1942). Black /Neon. 2012. Blacklight and neon tubes, acrylic glass. 7/7. 26 × 70 cm. Estimate: CHF 2 000/4 000 © 2024, ProLitteris, Zurich 2 Crossing Borders Tobias Rehberger is one of the most im- portant contemporary German artists. His striking works often resemble design products. They challenge conventional definitions of art, and define themselves not least by the fact that they have no specific function to fulfil. Tobias Rehberger (1966). FR 1.2 Studio Window. 2004. Lacquer on fibreboard, acrylic glass, hinges and screws. 195 × 67 cm. Estimate: CHF 4 000/7 000 1 Colour and Form Mario Schifano experimented with dif- ferent painting techniques, various ma- terials and unconventional tools. These investigations give his works a dynamic character and an immediate, sponta- neous quality. In this two-by-two-metre painting, he explores the use of colour and form. Mario Schifano (1934–1998). Senza Titolo. 1981. Enamel and acrylic on canvas. 200 × 200 cm. Estimate: CHF 40 000/60 000 © 2024, ProLitteris, Zurich 3 Mirrored worlds Lucio Fontana’s bronze objects, such as ‘Concetto Spaziale, Natura’ from 1967, push the boundaries of traditional sculpture. The work involves the viewer, because its polished surface not only ensures the physical presence of the sculpture, but also invites you to look at the surrounding space. Lucio Fontana (1899–1968). Concetto spaziale, Natura. 1967. Multiple. Polished bronze. H 28 cm. Estimate: CHF 35 000/55 000 © Fondazione Lucio Fontana, Milano / 2024, ProLitteris, Zurich 1 2 3 4