
O
1993
A single bold letter "O" is rendered in Ed Ruscha's signature graphic style on the surface of a book, transforming the familiar object into both canvas and conceptual subject. The stark simplicity of the isolated letterform against the repurposed book speaks to Ruscha's lifelong fascination with language, typography, and the loaded cultural weight of everyday objects. Created in 1993, this work continues the artist's exploration of text as image, blurring the boundaries between literature, painting, and pop iconography.
- Medium
- oil on book
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Executed in 1993, in the United States. Literature: Robert Dean, ; Exhibition History: Santa Fe, James Kelly Contemporary, ;
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction
March 3, 2026
Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000
Sold: $8,385
Lot 12
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