Carsten Höller: Trippelfliegenpilzlampe Schwarz (Black Triple Fly Agaric Lamp)
Carsten Höller produced a limited-edition black version of Trippelfliegenpilzlampe Weiss (White Triple Fly Agaric Lamp), which he originally designed for his restaurant Brutalisten in Stockholm. This table lamp-cum-sculpture collages together representations of three wild fly agaric mushrooms, each portion depicting a different growth stage. The bodies of the mushrooms were cast individually at an enlarged scale, and the gills were attached by hand, making each lamp in the edition unique.
The fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) has been used in sacred rituals and ceremonies for over four thousand years. While highly toxic, the mushroom is revered in folk, underground, and popular cultures for its hallucinogenic qualities, and Höller is fascinated by the idea that it may have played a role in the development of shamanism. His representation of the fly agaric here continues his exploration of doubled and divided forms.
The lamp is wireless and includes a single-contact charging base. The base is USB connected and comes with a separate Type C socket adapter.
Artist: Carsten Höller
Date: 2024
Medium: Polyurethane resin, two-component industrial paint, and rechargeable battery with charging base
Dimensions: 13 × 8 1/4 × 8 1/4 inches (33 × 21 × 21 cm)
Edition: Edition 12/20 + 5 AP
