
RUN DOG RUN (Parkett Journal containing this insert by Christopher Wool)
1989
This triptych offset lithograph presents bold, black sans-serif typography spelling out RUN DOG RUN across three panels. The stark geometric letterforms are divided by vertical white spaces, creating a fragmented reading experience that emphasizes the industrial quality of the text. The work employs repetition and visual rhythm to explore language as a visual element rather than purely linguistic content. The clean, modernist aesthetic reflects late 20th century conceptual art practices that prioritized typography and readability as primary artistic concerns. The piece demonstrates how simple phrases can be transformed into compelling visual compositions through strategic compositional choices.
- Medium
- Offset lithograph on smooth wove paper
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Auction House · EHC Fine Art Auction
Notes
Lot 307 in EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary on Artsy (May 19, 2026).
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EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary
May 19, 2026
Lot 307
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