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Jenny Holzer — Truism 1
Jenny Holzer

Truism 1

Jenny Holzer's 'Truism 1' features text displayed on an electronic mini LED screen with red diodes mounted in a black painted wood frame designed by the artist. The work exemplifies Holzer's pioneering use of technology to present philosophical statements.

Medium
Electronic mini LED screen with red diodes, contained in the original black painted wood artist's specified frame.
Spotted At
Auction House · Phillips

🔨 Auction Lot

Editions & Works on Paper

February 15, 2024

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Sold: $4,445

Lot 111

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Collectors of Jenny Holzer

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Alex Capecelatro

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About this work

Jenny Holzer, Truism 1

Jenny Holzer's 'Truism 1' features text displayed on an electronic mini LED screen with red diodes mounted in a black painted wood frame designed by the artist. The work exemplifies Holzer's pioneering use of technology to present philosophical statements.

Medium
Electronic mini LED screen with red diodes, contained in the original black painted wood artist's specified frame.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Conceptual, Installation, American, Text Art, Red, Mixed Media, Philosophical, LED Screen, Light-Based, Contemporary

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Art Institute of Chicago