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Jac Leirner — Names
Jac Leirner

Names

"Names" by Jac Leirner is a characteristically conceptual work that reflects the Brazilian artist's longstanding interest in accumulation, language, and systems of meaning. The piece engages with identity and nomenclature, transforming the simple act of naming into a meditation on categorization, relationships, and the weight that words carry. True to Leirner's practice, everyday materials and repetitive processes are elevated into a quietly powerful visual and intellectual experience.

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Latin America

May 23, 2013

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Jac Leirner, Names

"Names" by Jac Leirner is a characteristically conceptual work that reflects the Brazilian artist's longstanding interest in accumulation, language, and systems of meaning. The piece engages with identity and nomenclature, transforming the simple act of naming into a meditation on categorization, relationships, and the weight that words carry. True to Leirner's practice, everyday materials and repetitive processes are elevated into a quietly powerful visual and intellectual experience.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Minimalist Aesthetic, Brazilian Artist, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, Installation Art, Archival Materials, Identity And Memory, Neutral Tones, Female Artist, Text-Based Art, Found Objects

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