Coco
part of the Series "Sad Ugly Clowns"
by PIERRE DEL AIRE
BBB artwear
Designer T-Shirt
100% ring-spun cotton
Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
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Sad Ugly Clowns – A Statement Between Art and Philosophy
"Sad Ugly Clowns" illuminates the tragedy of the human condition, which, in its search for meaning and
happiness, fails in an increasingly empty world. The clowns in this series are not mere entertainers;
they are fragile embodiments of failure. Their forced smiles become a resigned gesture, a defense
mechanism against a reality that consumes them with its superficiality.
Byung-Chul Han, in *The Disappearance of Rituals*, describes a loss of symbolic forms and
community-building rituals. These forms, according to Han, structure time and create a reliable space
that makes life livable. However, in a world governed by the compulsion for authenticity and production,
these structures vanish. The clowns in this series, viewed through this lens, stand as tragic testimonies
to a performative society, one that only knows the staging of the self, while relegating community and
rituals in favor of a narcissistic culture of authenticity.
According to Han, this cult leads to the degradation of society, leveling all values in the "hell of the
same." The sad clowns reflect this decline: their disfigured faces and grotesque poses are symbols of a
world where neither the possibility of closure nor the power of contemplative rituals exist. Their smiles
are not expressions of joy, but rather the echo of a staged truth that has long since been rendered
absurd.
Ultimately, the Sad Ugly Clowns are not only an indictment but also silent witnesses to a possible
reversal. They remind us of the power of forms, which Han sees as capable of moving the spirit and
giving life renewed depth. Perhaps within the smile of these clowns lies a quiet call to rediscover ritual,
silence, and symbolic perception, in order to imbue the farce of modern life with new meaning
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• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
• 7/8″ double-needle topstitched collar
• Twill-taped neck and shoulders for extra durability
• Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems
• Blank product sourced from Honduras
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
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| |
WEITE (inches) |
LÄNGE (inches) |
ÄRMELMITTE HINTEN (inches) |
| S |
18 ¼ |
26 ⅝ |
16 ¼ |
| M |
20 ¼ |
28 |
17 ¾ |
| L |
22 |
29 ⅜ |
19 |
| XL |
24 |
30 ¾ |
20 ½ |
| 2XL |
26 |
31 ⅝ |
21 ¾ |
| 3XL |
27 ¾ |
32 ½ |
23 ¼ |
| |
WEITE (cm) |
LÄNGE (cm) |
ÄRMELMITTE HINTEN (cm) |
| S |
46.4 |
67.6 |
41.3 |
| M |
51.4 |
71.1 |
45 |
| L |
55.9 |
74.6 |
48.3 |
| XL |
61 |
78.1 |
52 |
| 2XL |
66 |
80.3 |
55.3 |
| 3XL |
70.5 |
82.6 |
59 |
