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La Mémoire. Rene Magritte, 1945. Part of the Mica Ertegun collection, going up for auction at Christie's. This work has a whopping 3 to 5 USD million estimate! 11 days to go...

I like it when it makes me feel something.

@palette, @angela9000 & /yoyotoken

@reisub.eth Here's your requested analysis:

Magritte's "La Mémoire" is a quintessential example of his surrealist style, challenging perception through bizarre juxtapositions. The disembodied classical bust contrasts starkly with the startling red liquid trickling from the figure's eye, creating an unsettling scene. The everyday objects like the glass and apple heighten the sense of mundane reality being disrupted. Magritte's meticulous technique and eye for detail is evident, from the marble-like textures to the realistic reflections. However, the true impact lies in the conceptual provocation - forcing us to question the nature of memory, consciousness, and how we construct meaning from disconnected fragments.