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Martin Creed — Work No. 261 (THINGS)
Martin Creed

Work No. 261 (THINGS)

A neon sign spelling out the word "THINGS" in glowing capital letters, rendered in Creed's characteristically understated yet provocative style. The work transforms an ordinary, almost deliberately vague word into a luminous object, inviting viewers to contemplate the nature of objects, meaning, and language itself. Typical of Creed's practice, the piece balances simplicity with philosophical depth, using the seductive glow of commercial signage to elevate the mundane into the realm of art.

Medium
neon

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Contemporary Day Sale

July 3, 2014

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Martin Creed, Work No. 261 (THINGS)

A neon sign spelling out the word "THINGS" in glowing capital letters, rendered in Creed's characteristically understated yet provocative style. The work transforms an ordinary, almost deliberately vague word into a luminous object, inviting viewers to contemplate the nature of objects, meaning, and language itself. Typical of Creed's practice, the piece balances simplicity with philosophical depth, using the seductive glow of commercial signage to elevate the mundane into the realm of art.

Medium
neon
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold, Conceptual, Minimalist, Installation, Text-Based, Experimental, Neon, Light, British, Contemporary

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