This is a 1 of 1 digital collectible from the 'Beyond Limits: Unrealized Artworks of Chris Burden' Collection.

Chris Burden's remarkable Xanadu, conceptualized as early as 2008, while ultimately unrealized, represents the pinnacle of his exploration into the recontextualization of everyday objects and the profound shifts in scale. It is an audacious vision of a cityscape where he distilled essential urban elements into an idealized environment, and serves as social, political, and artistic commentary.

Xanadu's central components include bridges, pedestrian pathways adorned with street lamps, skyscrapers, bunkers, and even a fountain. This conceptual city, meant to be uninhabited yet human-sized, exemplifies Burden's ongoing exploration of society - as an interconnected and reimagined space where the urban landscape and its inhabitants play a critical role.

Initially envisioned for LACMA, then considered for Larry Gagosian's Los Angeles home, and then proposed for the New Museum, Burden grappled with financial and logistical limitations that prevented its realization in the physical world.

Now, digitally brought to life based on the model created for LACMA, Xanadu stands as a testament to Burden's artistry and vision.

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