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John Giorno — Life Is A Killer, Black And Blue
John Giorno

Life Is A Killer, Black And Blue

1988

A 1988 work by conceptual artist John Giorno featuring the provocative title 'Life Is A Killer, Black And Blue.' The piece engages with themes of mortality and violence through its stark linguistic presentation.

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Contemporary Day Auction

November 17, 2022

Estimate: $60,000$80,000

Lot 877

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John Giorno, Life Is A Killer, Black And Blue, 1988

A 1988 work by conceptual artist John Giorno featuring the provocative title 'Life Is A Killer, Black And Blue.' The piece engages with themes of mortality and violence through its stark linguistic presentation.

Year
1988
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Blue, Bold, Neo-Dada, Conceptual, American, Text-Based, Poetic, Text Art, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Text, John Giorno, Pop Art, 1988, Black, Provocative, Black And Blue, Contemporary

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