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Ed Ruscha — What Say - Say What
Ed Ruscha

What Say - Say What

2004

Ed Ruscha's 2004 artist's book features blank pages with ink applied to the exposed edges of the bound block, creating text that reads across the physical form. 'What Say - Say What' demonstrates Ruscha's experimental approach to language and book arts as sculptural objects.

Medium
hardbound artist's book of blank pages, ink on the exposed edges of the book block

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 30, 2017

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Ed Ruscha, What Say - Say What, 2004

Ed Ruscha's 2004 artist's book features blank pages with ink applied to the exposed edges of the bound block, creating text that reads across the physical form. 'What Say - Say What' demonstrates Ruscha's experimental approach to language and book arts as sculptural objects.

Medium
hardbound artist's book of blank pages, ink on the exposed edges of the book block
Year
2004
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Artist's Book, Minimalist, American, Text-Based, Conceptual Art, Experimental, Ink, Modern, Playful, Contemporary

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Alex Capecelatro