
Selection from
1980
A cast bronze plaque bearing Jenny Holzer's characteristic text-based work, rendering language in a weighty, permanent material that contrasts with her more ephemeral mediums such as LED displays and posters. The solid, enduring nature of bronze lends an authoritative, monumental quality to the printed word, evoking the tradition of commemorative plaques and official inscriptions. This tension between the gravity of the material and the provocative or unsettling nature of Holzer's language challenges the viewer to reconsider the power structures embedded in public declarations.
- Medium
- cast bronze
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Auction House ยท Phillips
Notes
Execution: Executed in 1980โ1982, this work is from an edition of 3.
๐จ Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session
May 15, 2024
Estimate: $10,000 โ $15,000
Sold: $13,970
Lot 131
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