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Marcel Duchamp — A l’Infinitif (The White Box)
Marcel Duchamp

A l’Infinitif (The White Box)

A l'Infinitif (The White Box) is a meticulously assembled collection by Marcel Duchamp, featuring 79 facsimile notes organized within seven black paper folders, screenprinted on vinyl and mounted on Plexiglas. Created between 1966, this work offers an intimate glimpse into Duchamp's thought process, presenting handwritten notes, sketches, and ideas that illuminate the conceptual foundations behind his artistic practice. The White Box stands as a testament to Duchamp's enduring fascination with language, mathematics, and the intersection of art and intellect.

Medium
Screenprint on vinyl mounted on Plexiglas with 79 facsimile notes contained in seven black paper folders,

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Evening & Day Editions

October 28, 2014

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Marcel Duchamp, A l’Infinitif (The White Box)

A l'Infinitif (The White Box) is a meticulously assembled collection by Marcel Duchamp, featuring 79 facsimile notes organized within seven black paper folders, screenprinted on vinyl and mounted on Plexiglas. Created between 1966, this work offers an intimate glimpse into Duchamp's thought process, presenting handwritten notes, sketches, and ideas that illuminate the conceptual foundations behind his artistic practice. The White Box stands as a testament to Duchamp's enduring fascination with language, mathematics, and the intersection of art and intellect.

Medium
Screenprint on vinyl mounted on Plexiglas with 79 facsimile notes contained in seven black paper folders,
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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20th Century, White And Black, Dadaism, Avant-Garde Pioneer, Male Artist, Intellectual Mood, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, French Artist, Archival Format, Artist Notes And Sketches

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Art Institute of Chicago