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King's throne or Torture Chamber
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The artwork "King's throne or Torture Chamber" by Alexandros m. pfaff, having as the starting point of its composition the constructivist principles of building, is distinguished by its simplicity and the rigour of its construction. In his works, which have a mainly conceptual background, he is interested in the textures of the materials and the roughness of the construction.
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Title: King's throne or Torture Chamber
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The artwork "King's throne or Torture Chamber" by Alexandros m.
pfaff, having as the starting point of its composition the constructivist principles of building, is distinguished by its simplicity and the rigour of its construction.
In his works, which have a mainly conceptual background, he is interested in the textures of the materials and the roughness of the construction.
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