Curatorial Narrative “Fluctuat nec mergitur”, created in 1944, assumes an Art Deco aesthetic that was still nascent in the early days of modern architecture. The artist’s deliberate adoption of this style reflects an attempt to reconcile the dynamism of the era with a more staid, formalized approach. Notably, the absence of brushwork suggests a preoccupation with flat, two-dimensional composition, which contributes to the overall sense of geometric abstraction and spatial rhythm. At 44×66 inches, “Fluctuat nec mergitur” presents itself as a formidable presence within an interior environment. The palette’s deliberate balance of blue, white, red, gray, beige, and green creates a chromatic structure that is at once harmonious and dynamic. As the viewer navigates this enlarged work, the spatial depth created by layered architectural elements becomes increasingly apparent. In a luxury setting, the artist’s structural decisions such as