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Mel Bochner — Language Is Not Transparent (K.W. 2017.01)
Mel Bochner

Language Is Not Transparent (K.W. 2017.01)

Mel Bochner's conceptual work exploring language and meaning through text-based composition. This printer's proof set from Two Palms Press demonstrates the artist's engagement with linguistic philosophy and visual representation.

Medium
Signed, dated and numbered 'P.P. 4/4' in pencil on the reverse of the third sheet (a printer's proof set, the edition was 20 and 5 artist's proofs), published by Two Palms Press, New York, all unframed.

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April 16, 2024

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Mel Bochner, Language Is Not Transparent (K.W. 2017.01)

Mel Bochner's conceptual work exploring language and meaning through text-based composition. This printer's proof set from Two Palms Press demonstrates the artist's engagement with linguistic philosophy and visual representation.

Medium
Signed, dated and numbered 'P.P. 4/4' in pencil on the reverse of the third sheet (a printer's proof set, the edition was 20 and 5 artist's proofs), published by Two Palms Press, New York, all unframed.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Two Palms Press, Text-Based, Conceptual Art, Language, Printer's Proof, Contemporary

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Lisa Rembrandt, Derek Jones