Fuck You, Rodin, 2025
Virgil Goedegebroerte
Amsterdam, 1950
gemengde techniek
Virgil Goedegebroerte’s work emerges from a chaotic and intuitive process, contrasting with the controlled precision of his earlier pieces. His sculptures reflect a struggle with power, visibility, and authorship, as if the form dictates itself in the moment. Its placement directly in front of the Rijksmuseum led to a prolonged conflict with the renowned art institution. This tension highlights broader themes in his practice: the clash between order and chaos, artistic freedom and institutional control, and who determines the value of art.