DENMARK (Belgium, 1950). "Fake library 8.01.14. Working title: Mirror", 2014. Mirror with books. Attached certificate signed by Guy Pieters. Measurements: 95 x 43 x 2.5 cm. With his assemblage sculptures like the one shown here, Denmark explores visually and conceptually the information overload and the ephemeral and labile nature of news. The artist himself writes, "How many newspapers and magazines do people throw away every day? How many unread masterpieces appear on their bookshelves? How many old exams and papers gather dust in school attics?" For the past 50 years, Belgian artist Denmark - pseudonym of Marc Robbroeckx - has transformed tons of printed paper into art. He creates sculptures and installations with books, newspapers and magazines. His main ingredient is always paper, cut, pressed, stacked or folded. Denmark claims that each page of his work is folded into the smallest possible volume. This reduction of surface area is a metaphor for the artist's search for the essence. Denmark, pseudonym of Marc Robbroeckx, is a Belgian artist known for his paintings, sculptures and installations that often use newspapers and other media. He made his debut in the art world in 1968. His artistic career gained momentum in the late seventies and eighties. He conceived the name "Denmark" as an acronym for "Pan American Airlines and Company" reflecting his early fascination with travel and media. Denmark's innovative use of recycled materials and his provocative commentary on contemporary society has positioned him as a notable figure in Belgian art today. Denmark's work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums internationally, including the Design Museum in Brussels. The record price for a Denmark work sold at auction was $73,958 for "Dead Letters (B.13.78)" in 2022.