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Stains

Ed Ruscha • Heavy Industry Publications • ISBN Not provided

Stains cover

Stains

Ed Ruscha • Heavy Industry Publications • ISBN-13 Not provided

ISBN-10 Not provided • 1969 • 1st Edition

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ISBN Not provided • Completeness 64

Cover quality: good

Description

Stains is a conceptual art book by Ed Ruscha, featuring a series of stains on paper. Each page contains a different substance applied to the paper, creating a visual exploration of texture, color, and materiality. This work is part of Ruscha's series of artist books that challenge traditional notions of art and publication.

Book metadata

Publisher: Heavy Industry Publications
Softcover1st Edition1969
Pages: 48Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

Catalog notes

Contributor: Ed RuschaMovement: MinimalismMovement: Conceptual Art

Cultural context

Category: 1960s ArtCategory: American ArtCategory: Artist BooksCategory: Art PublicationsCategory: Avant-GardeCategory: Conceptual ArtCategory: Experimental ArtCategory: Material StudiesCategory: Visual ExperimentationInfluenced by: Marcel DuchampInfluenced by: John CageInfluenced by: Jasper JohnsInfluenced by: Robert RauschenbergInfluenced by: Andy WarholInfluenced by: Yves KleinInfluenced by: Joseph KosuthInfluenced by: Sol LeWittInfluenced: Contemporary ArtistsInfluenced: Art PublishersInfluenced: Conceptual PhotographersInfluenced: Installation ArtistsInfluenced: Graphic DesignersInfluenced: Book ArtistsInfluenced: Experimental FilmmakersInfluenced: Visual StorytellersCornerstone of: Contemporary Art Publications

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