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Compulsory Obsolescence

A series of illustrations by Michael Landy created during the documentation process leading up to Break Down (2001).

A black pen drawing on white paper documenting all of Michael Landy's possessions he subsequently destroyed in his installation ‘Break Down’ including cars, furniture, gadgets and utensils.

Image: Black and white illustration by Michael Landy documenting a selection of the possessions he subsequently destroyed in Break Down. Items include the contents of his bedsit, electrical goods and Saab (2001).

A black pen drawing on white paper of ephemera relating to Michael Landy's installation Break Down, including newspaper cuttings, email correspondence, letters and his passport.

Image: Black and white illustration by Michael Landy of ephemera relating to Break Down including newspaper cuttings, a letter from his mother and his passport.

A black pen drawing on white paper documenting all of Michael Landy's possessions he subsequently destroyed in his installation ‘Break Down’ including cars, furniture, gadgets and utensils, and a drawing of his flat where the objects are located.

Image: Black and white illustration by Michael Landy documenting the planning of Break Down, including the subsequent destruction of his Saab.