Artist Biography:
Since the 1980's, Erwin Wurm (Austrian, b. 1954) has worked to expand the traditional notion of sculpture through, most notably, his one-minute sculptures, which he then documents. His humorous yet causal explorations, often mixed with melancholy, irony, absurdity and ephemerality, have shaped his own brand of performance art, utilizing his viewers, himself or strangers on the street. Wurm has exhibited internationally, including shows at the Palais de Tokyo, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, The Drawing Center, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Tate Modern.

About the Work:
Watch TV All Day Long is from Wurm's witty series titled, Instructions for Idleness, where the artist photographed himself enacting directions from an idel's "rule-book", such as "stay in pajamas all day" or "be to lazy to argue". Wurm's use of a casual photographic style, almost snapshot-like, captures both the spontaneous and banal aspect of this work. Watch TV All Day Long is, not only entertaining portrayal of our everyday idleness, but a commentary on modern life.

Market Information:
Even in a down market, Wurm's work continues to fetch double the high estimate at auction, as seen in his recent fall sales. His international caliber, paired with his exceptional exhibition record, qualifies Wurm as a lasting contemporary artist, and one to own.