Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

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Living 2

Jenny Holzer's Olympian Sign, LED sculpture with scrolling phrases in red text, exploring social and ethical themes.

Olympian Sign: Selections from Truisms, The Living Series and The Survival Series - Light-emitting diode (LED) sign, with four chips each approximately 15 minutes in length - Signed in ink and numbered on a label affixed to the reverse. // Olympian Sign by Jenny Holzer, created in 1986, is a thought-provoking LED sculpture featuring scrolling text drawn from Holzer's famous series Truisms, The Living Series, and The Survival Series. This work displays phrases like BIOLOGICAL, HUMANISM, INHERITANCE, and LOVING ANIMALS in bold red lettering, inviting viewers to reflect on complex social, ethical, and existential themes. Holzer’s use of LED text highlights her distinctive approach of blending art with language, using technology to project her messages in a visually impactful and confrontational format. This piece exemplifies her commitment to making art that challenges viewers to confront underlying societal truths.

Artwork Copyright © Jenny Holzer

Olympian Sign, 1986

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Olympian Sign: Selections from Truisms, The Living Series and The Survival Series - Light-emitting diode (LED) sign, with four chips each approximately 15 minutes in length - Signed in ink and numbered on a label affixed to the reverse. // Olympian Sign by Jenny Holzer, created in 1986, is a thought-provoking LED sculpture featuring scrolling text drawn from Holzer's famous series Truisms, The Living Series, and The Survival Series. This work displays phrases like BIOLOGICAL, HUMANISM, INHERITANCE, and LOVING ANIMALS in bold red lettering, inviting viewers to reflect on complex social, ethical, and existential themes. Holzer’s use of LED text highlights her distinctive approach of blending art with language, using technology to project her messages in a visually impactful and confrontational format. This piece exemplifies her commitment to making art that challenges viewers to confront underlying societal truths.

Artwork Copyright © Jenny Holzer

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