Kuen Surface Silver Pendant Necklace by Man Ray
Kuen Surface Silver Pendant Necklace by Man Ray
$220.00
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Kuen Surface Silver Pendant Necklace by Man Ray — a piece of Surrealist geometry in sterling silver, worn on a chain.
After Man Ray, in 925 sterling silver, made in the USA.
The Design Story
In 1936 the art journal Cahiers d’Art sent Man Ray to the Institut Henri Poincaré in Paris to photograph its plaster models of non-Euclidean geometry. The strange, sensual shapes stayed with him: they returned in his photographs, in the 1948 paintings of his Shakespearean Equations series, and in the art world’s fascination with mathematics. One of them was the Kuen surface, a curve of constant negative curvature that, from one side, looks like a small figure holding up a disc. These sterling silver pieces carry that form from the blackboard to the body.
Why You’ll Love It
Most jewelry decorates; this piece also carries an idea. The Kuen surface is pure mathematics, yet in silver it turns soft and almost figurative, and that tension is exactly what drew Man Ray to it. It is small, quietly sculptural and impossible to mistake for anything else.
Made for Real Life
Wear it often; silver likes to be worn. Its siblings: Kuen Surface Silver Cufflinks by Man Ray and Kuen Surface Silver Earrings by Man Ray. For the full Man Ray story, see the Man Ray Chess Pieces and Board Set.
Product Details
| Inspired by | Man Ray, Kuen Surface (1938 photograph, 1948 painting) |
|---|---|
| Piece | Pendant necklace on a silver chain |
| Silver | Sterling, 925 |
| Pendant | 3.8 × 1.9 cm (1.5 × 0.75 in) |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Item no. | IC-MRKP |
Where It Shines
Over a black sweater, an open collar or a summer dress.
Questions We Hear Most
What is a Kuen surface?
A mathematical surface with constant negative curvature that, from one side, looks like a figure holding a disc.
How big is the pendant in centimetres?
About 3.8 × 1.9 cm, on a sterling silver chain.
Is the necklace solid silver?
Yes, 925 sterling silver.
Can I wear the pendant with the Kuen earrings?
Yes, they share the same form and make a set.
Who would love the Kuen pendant?
Collectors of Surrealism, scientists and anyone drawn to sculptural jewelry.
How do I keep the pendant bright?
A silver cloth now and then, and a dry pouch when you’re not wearing it.
For the Trade
Sourcing for a client’s home, a hotel, a studio or a corporate gift program? Members of the LoftModern Trade Program (interior designers, architects, contractors, builders, home stagers and commercial buyers) receive trade pricing, up to 20% off retail on eligible brands, plus round-the-clock concierge support for stock checks and lead times. Apply once with your business details; we reply by email with your account.
Why We Love It
Surrealism you can wear.
Shipping Info
| Processing Time | In-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days. |
|---|---|
| Ships From | United States |
| Delivery Cost | Free ground shipping within the 48 contiguous states on orders over $100 |
| Returns | Final sale. Arrived damaged, defective or wrong? Tell us within 2 days of delivery and we’ll replace, repair or refund it. |
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