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Lawrence Weiner — Statements
Lawrence Weiner — Statements
Lawrence Weiner

Statements

1968

This early work consists of glue bound printed paper that presents statements as a primary artistic medium. Created in 1968, it exemplifies the conceptual art movement's emphasis on language and idea based art over traditional visual forms. The simple binding method and printed text format prioritize content and meaning over aesthetic presentation. This piece reflects the artist's commitment to dematerializing art and challenging conventional notions of artistic value.

Medium
glue-bound printed paper
Dimensions

Notes

This work is from the edition of 1000 published by Seth Siegelaub.

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Lawrence Weiner, Statements, 1968

This early work consists of glue bound printed paper that presents statements as a primary artistic medium. Created in 1968, it exemplifies the conceptual art movement's emphasis on language and idea based art over traditional visual forms. The simple binding method and printed text format prioritize content and meaning over aesthetic presentation. This piece reflects the artist's commitment to dematerializing art and challenging conventional notions of artistic value.

Medium
glue-bound printed paper
Dimensions
17.8 x 10.2 cm
Year
1968
Seen at
Wright, Chicago, United States

Related themes

Statement Art, Material Exploration, Idea Focused, Printed Statements, Minimalist, Text-Based, Glue Bound, Bound Paper, Conceptual Art, Printed Paper, Avant-Garde, Art Book, Language Art, 1968 Work, Idea Based, Sixties Art, Text-Based Art, Bound Pages

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