Lawrence Weiner

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Lawrence Weiner makes "sculptures" from texts displayed on paper, steel, silk, buildings, and galleries.

With A Warm Embrace (Come What May)

Limited Edition Print - Silkscreen

EUR 6,500

He considers himself a sculptor instead of a conceptualist and led the way in presenting art as language. Weiner believes language is material for construction. This is why he describes his medium as "language and material referred to." He also invents new fonts to accommodate different techniques and mediums.

Weiner is a self-taught artist. He used to "read the walls" full of graffiti, as a kid, in South Bronx. But Lawrence Weiner saw it as art and believes the value of his practice exists within the words, not within its physical exhibitions. Weiner's perspective allows him to explore the connection between human psychology, art, and language.

Weiner's work can be displayed in any form, but he still makes sure to be part of the process. He takes part in detailing the size of the font, the location of the paint or vinyl letters. Weiner also invents new fonts when needed.

United States / male artist / Conceptual art / Lettrism / Performance art

ARTWORKS BY Lawrence Weiner

Lawrence Weiner

With A Warm Embrace (Come What May), 1995

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 6,500

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What is Lettrism?

Lettrism is an art form which uses letters, words and symbols to create an artwork. The art form was popularized in the 1950s in America, but was established in 1940s Paris. Lettrisme is the French spelling of the movement, and the French word for letter.

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