Predators ‘R Us
- Artist: Andra Ursuţa
- Date: 2020
- Medium: Lead crystal
- Dimensions: object: 695 × 1365 × 650 mm
- Museum: Tate Modern
- Collection record: Tate Modern website
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About this artwork
This is the “Predators ‘R Us” by Andra Ursuţa. A striking lead‑crystal sculpture from 2020, it measures about 695 mm high, 1365 mm wide, and 650 mm deep—large enough to command space yet made of a surprisingly fragile material. The crystal’s transparency and reflective quality play with light, making the piece appear to shift as you move around it. The title hints at a playful critique of consumption and the predatory nature of modern life, while the bold, angular forms suggest a mechanical, almost industrial aesthetic.
Andra Ursuţa, born in 1979, is known for blending materials and scale to explore contemporary themes. This work was presented to the collection by Ecaterina Vlad in 2025 and is on display in the “A Year in Art 2050” exhibition at Level 2 of Tate Modern. As you observe, notice how the crystal catches and refracts light, creating fleeting patterns that mirror the fleeting nature of the “predators” the piece alludes to.
See it in person
Predators ‘R Us is in the collection of Tate Modern on Bankside, London — free to enter. Point your phone at any artwork there and audioguide.london plays a free audio guide in six languages — no app download needed.
