Reality And Illusion: Achieving A Balance In The Exhibition And Treatment Of Robert Gober's Untitled Wax Legs

    April 2016 in “ Studies in Conservation ”
    Megan Randall
    TLDR Balancing display and preservation of Robert Gober's wax legs is crucial.
    The document discussed the creation, exhibition, and conservation challenges of Robert Gober's "Untitled" wax legs, which were cast in beeswax with human hairs and displayed in a bathtub with running water. Since their exhibition at the Matthew Marks Gallery in 2005 and subsequent acquisition by MoMA, the legs faced issues such as wax discoloration, efflorescence, algae bloom, soiling, pitting, and hair loss. The paper provided an overview of the legs' fabrication and detailed their exhibition and treatment history, highlighting the complexities of maintaining such intricate art pieces.
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