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Lawrence Weiner — UNDER GROUND
Lawrence Weiner

UNDER GROUND

Lawrence Weiner's *UNDER GROUND* is a vitreous enamel plaque rendered in multiple colors, exemplifying the artist's signature use of language as the primary medium and subject of his work. The bold, declarative text functions simultaneously as a physical object and a conceptual proposition, inviting viewers to consider the spatial and philosophical implications embedded within the words themselves. True to Weiner's practice, the work challenges the boundaries between art, language, and meaning, leaving interpretation open to the reader.

Medium
Vitreous enamel plaque multiple in colors.
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

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February 7, 2026

Estimate: $500$700

Sold: $1,290

Lot 61

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Lawrence Weiner, UNDER GROUND

Lawrence Weiner's *UNDER GROUND* is a vitreous enamel plaque rendered in multiple colors, exemplifying the artist's signature use of language as the primary medium and subject of his work. The bold, declarative text functions simultaneously as a physical object and a conceptual proposition, inviting viewers to consider the spatial and philosophical implications embedded within the words themselves. True to Weiner's practice, the work challenges the boundaries between art, language, and meaning, leaving interpretation open to the reader.

Medium
Vitreous enamel plaque multiple in colors.
Dimensions
29.8 x 25.1 cm
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold Colors, Minimalist Aesthetic, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Language Art, American Artist, Geometric Abstraction, Contemporary Art, Text-Based Art, Enamel Plaque, Typographic Work

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