Bruce Nauman 'Falls, Pratfalls + Sleights of Hand' 1994- Poster

1994

This is an original exhibition poster by Bruce Nauman, titled Smoked Rings, for his show at the Leo Castelli Gallery in 1980. Bruce Nauman's Smoked Rings installation explores themes...

This is a reproduction of Quote by Robert Rauschenberg, from a rare exhibition poster in the Collection of European Masters series, published by Achenbach Editions for the Kunstsamml...

Paper Size: 18.5 x 36 inches ( 46.99 x 91.44 cm ) Image Size: 18.5 x 36 inches ( 46.99 x 91.44 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Additional Details: First edition exhibition poster by Bruce Nauman introducing his new installations at Leo Castelli’s Febriary 4th-25th, 1978. Photographed by Frank Thomas...

Paper Size: 23.5 x 35.25 inches ( 59.69 x 89.535 cm ) Image Size: 23.5 x 35.25 inches ( 59.69 x 89.535 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Ad...

Artist: Bruce Nauman Title: Fingers and Holes (Black and White) Size: 30 x 40 Inches Medium: Lithograph and Screenprint Edition: Edition of 50. AP #7/10 Year: 1994 Notes: Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered by the Artist in Pencil. Printed by Gemini Gel #36.34. From the collection of Brook Alexander Gallery, NYC. Fingers and Holes, a captivating artistic exploration initiated by Bruce Nauman (American, born 1941), originated from a unique challenge he set for himself. Using his non-dominant hand, he drew his right hand, and vice versa, meticulously annotating each sketch with the count of holes formed between the fingers. This seemingly simple endeavor evolved into a profound study of algebraic topology, a mathematical field investigating fundamental properties of distorted objects, such as solids and voids. Nauman ingeniously translated his anatomical sketches into this abstract language. In this realm of mathematical inquiry, seemingly dissimilar objects transform into one another. A coffee cup and a doughnut, for instance, are considered equivalents due to their shared characteristic of having an unbroken surface surrounding a single "hole," a concept known as homeomorphisms. Nauman's deep dive into topology revealed connections between disparate elements, encapsulated in his statement, “Things that don’t look alike morphose one into another.” However, Fingers and Holes goes beyond mathematical intricacies. It delves into the realm of transformation—topological, visual, and linguistic. The iconic "three fingers, one hole" gesture, a symbol of sexual intercourse in what Nauman referred to as "kids’ sign language," served as a pivotal motif. This gesture reappeared in various forms within the series, including daisy chain formations and overlays on clowns' handshakes, which Nauman identified through his exploration. The clowns in Nauman’s work epitomize ambiguity, embodying a spectrum from humor to threat. Their double handshakes, simultaneously obsequious and aggressive, mirror the complexities of human interactions. Nauman found inspiration in this ambiguity, appreciating the clowns for their enigmatic nature. By integrating the "three fingers, one hole" motif into the handshake of his clown prints...

TECHNICAL INFORMATION John Baldessari Falling Star 1989-1990 Sugar-lift, spit-bite, aquatint in colors and photogravure, on torn Somerset Satin paper w...

Bruce Nauman Bruce Nauman at Leo Castelli, 1978 Offset Lithograph Poster 18 1/4 × 36 inches Unframed This Bruce Nauman poster was created on the occasion of his exhibition at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York from February 4 - 25, 1978. The poster has some minor overall creasing and natural folds but is otherwise in good vintage condition. Please note: This is the original 1978 Leo Castelli poster...

Lithograph on paper. Sheet size 19 x 12 inches. Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Edition of 300. Certificate of Authenticity Included. Artwork in Excellent Conditi...