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Art & Language — Study for 'Ils donnent leur sang donnez votre travail'
Art & Language

Study for 'Ils donnent leur sang donnez votre travail'

1977

Art & Language's 'Study for 'Ils donnent leur sang donnez votre travail'' is a 1977 work in gouache and pencil on paper that engages with conceptual art practice and political messaging. The title translates to 'They give their blood, give your work,' suggesting themes of labor and contribution.

Medium
gouache and pencil on paper

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 4, 2018

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Art & Language, Study for 'Ils donnent leur sang donnez votre travail', 1977

Art & Language's 'Study for 'Ils donnent leur sang donnez votre travail'' is a 1977 work in gouache and pencil on paper that engages with conceptual art practice and political messaging. The title translates to 'They give their blood, give your work,' suggesting themes of labor and contribution.

Medium
gouache and pencil on paper
Year
1977
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Institutional Critique, Political, Intellectual, Documentary, Text-Based, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Post-War, British, Gouache And Pencil

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