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Kokoro (Gold) is a gold-plated polished brass sculpture on a nickel-plated brass mirrored base, executed in 2026 by Jean-Michel Othoniel — one of the most celebrated, poetic, and widely exhibited French artists of his generation — with edition number and artist signature engraved on the base, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. From the tightly controlled edition of 60, this work represents a rare and fully documented acquisition from one of the most significant sculptural practices in contemporary art.
Jean-Michel Othoniel has built across three decades a body of work of extraordinary sensory richness, material beauty, and emotional depth — a practice rooted in the transformation of glass, gold, and reflective surfaces into objects of simultaneously monumental and intimate presence, exploring the themes of love, fragility, memory, and the threshold between the visible and the invisible. His installations have been exhibited at the Palais Royal in Paris, the Uffizi in Florence, Versailles, the Grand Palais, and major institutions across the world, and his work is held in the collections of the Centre Pompidou, the Guggenheim, and virtually every leading museum of contemporary art.
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Is this an original work by Jean-Michel Othoniel? Yes — an authentic gold-plated polished brass sculpture from the edition of 60, with edition number and artist signature engraved on the base, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
What is the meaning of Kokoro? Kokoro is the Japanese word referring simultaneously to the heart as a physical organ and to love itself — a title that captures the dual nature of Othoniel's heart motif as both a corporeal and a spiritual symbol.
What is the origin of the heart form? The form originated from Othoniel's first public commission in Japan — a giant red glass heart at the entrance of the Hara Museum ARC through which visitors walked. It has since appeared in numerous iterations, including a Murano glass version at the historic Avignon chapel where Petrarch experienced love at first sight.
What is the significance of the mirrored base? The nickel-plated brass mirrored base reflects the sculpture, transforming the heart into a symbol of infinity — a characteristic Othoniel gesture dissolving the boundary between object and reflection.
What are the dimensions? 24.3 × 21.4 × 12.3 cm
What is the edition size? Edition of 60 — with edition number and artist signature engraved on the base.
Does the work come with documentation? Yes — certificate of authenticity included.
Is this artwork a good investment? Jean-Michel Othoniel is one of the most consistently exhibited and collected French artists of his generation, with major works at Versailles, the Palais Royal, and the world's leading institutions. Sculptures from tightly controlled editions of 60 represent a compelling and accessible entry point into one of the most significant sculptural practices in contemporary art.
Is worldwide shipping available? Yes — secure worldwide shipping from France with professional packaging, tracking, and insurance.
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