A text-based work by Bruce Nauman, *Raw/War* presents two words as a palindromic pair, highlighting the inverse relationship between the terms through their mirrored spelling. Characteristic of Nauman's conceptual practice, the piece exploits the slippage between language and meaning, inviting the viewer to consider how a simple reversal of letters can transform one loaded word into another. Executed as a study for a neon sign and signed, inscribed, and dated "study for a neon sign – 1968/70 Bruce Nauman" lower center, the work reflects the artist's enduring fascination with wordplay, duality, and the psychological power embedded in everyday language.