Jenny Holzer
Diane Waldman • 1989 • Guggenheim Museum Publications,U.S.
- Author
- Diane Waldman
- First published
- 1989
- Publisher
- Guggenheim Museum Publications,U.S.
- Subjects
- Exhibitions · Holzer, jenny, 1950-
- ISBN
- 9780810924505
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Published in 1989 to accompany the major retrospective exhibition of Jenny Holzer's work at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, this volume serves as a definitive survey of the artist's rise to prominence in the 1980s. The book captures the transition of her conceptual practice from the public streets—where she famously wheat-pasted her 'Truisms'—to the institutional setting of the museum, documenting her increasing use of electronic signage and LED displays.
Curated by Diane Waldman, the text provides critical context for Holzer's minimalist yet provocative aesthetic, which challenged the boundaries between language and art. The design of the monograph reflects the stark, authoritative nature of her work, focusing on the visual impact of her aphorisms. Upon its release, the publication was well received for its accessibility and its success in archiving the ephemeral, site-specific nature of Holzer’s early public interventions for a broader audience.
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