Virgil Abloh "Wet Grass" For Sale

Virgil Abloh's "Wet Grass" (2019) is a deceptively simple yet conceptually rich work that exemplifies his ability to transform everyday objects into cultural artifacts worthy of contemplation. Created in collaboration with IKEA as part of the MARKERAD collection, this 100% polypropylene rug mimics the appearance of freshly cut grass, complete with subtle tonal variations that suggest morning dew catching light across a manicured lawn. The work measures approximately 195 x 132 centimeters and features Abloh's signature quotation marks around the words "WET GRASS," a typographic device he frequently employed to question the authenticity and meaning of objects and language. The piece operates on multiple registers simultaneously. It references the aspirational symbolism of the perfect suburban lawn—a loaded image in American culture tied to ideas of homeownership, class mobility, and the constructed nature of domestic bliss. By rendering this outdoor symbol in synthetic material and placing it indoors, Abloh collapses boundaries between nature and artifice, luxury and accessibility, high design and mass production. The quotation marks further destabilize meaning, suggesting that what we perceive as "wet grass" is merely a representation, a copy without an original. "Wet Grass" fits seamlessly within Abloh's broader practice of democratic luxury and conceptual readymades, drawing lineage from Duchamp while speaking directly to contemporary consumer culture. The work has become highly sought after by collectors who recognize its significance within both design history and contemporary art discourse. Those interested in acquiring "Wet Grass" are encouraged to inquire with Guy Hepner for availability and further details.