Between a Rook & a Hard Place

Wooden chess, “Game of the century”

By Constantin and Laurene Boym <3

“The history of the 20th Century has often been compared to a chess game: a struggle of opposing political systems, ideologies, brands, and artistic movements. Every figure in our monumental chess set alludes to a particular historical icon, beginning with the sinking Titanic and ending with the scarred towers of the World Trade Center. Space Shuttle, Coca-Cola, Unabomber Cabin, VW Beetle - are all there. Essentially, the set is a collection of 32 different sculptures on board, which the game continuously re-combines in a new composition. The wooden chess pieces, hand-carved in Indonesia per Boym’s exact specifications, are set on a monumental 4 X 4-foot chess board which also serves as a box for the chess. The set is made in limited edition. Price is available upon request from [email protected]”

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