
Noiseless Blackboard Eraser
A humble blackboard eraser is transformed into a multiple by Joseph Beuys, bearing his signature in black ink as a gesture that elevates the mundane object into the realm of art. Published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, New York, in an edition of 550, the work reflects Beuys's enduring interest in democratic art forms and the dissemination of ideas beyond traditional gallery boundaries. The eraser, an instrument of erasure and renewal, resonates with Beuys's broader conceptual concerns surrounding knowledge, transformation, and the pedagogical potential of art.
- Medium
- signed in black ink, (the numbered edition was 550), published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, New York.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
October 26, 2015
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