Christian Marclay

(No Title)
1996–2002

A handwritten sign with the words "VORSICHT AUFZUG!" which translates to "CAUTION ELEVATOR!" in German, written in black marker on a lined piece of paper that appears to be taped to a surface. The background is a muted blue-gray tone.
A handwritten sign with the words "VORSICHT AUFZUG!" which translates to "CAUTION ELEVATOR!" in German, written in black marker on a lined piece of paper that appears to be taped to a surface. The background is a muted blue-gray tone.

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Date
1996–2002

Classification
Prints

Medium
Laser print

Dimensions
Sheet: 13 × 8 1/2in. (33 × 21.6 cm)

Accession number
2006.51.18

Edition
12/25 | 5 APs, 5 Performance copies

Publication
Printed by Muse X Editions; published by Paula Cooper Gallery

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Steven Johnson and Walter Sudol

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/28147

Part of a series:

Graffiti Composition

152 works

A collage of torn and layered papers with various texts, images, and musical notation, prominently featuring a central paper with the German words "WOHNUNG ODER TOD" (apartment or death) and a contact number. The background includes parts of a snowy landscape and other obscured print material.
A photograph of a collection of handwritten notes and doodles on lined music paper, with various phrases, musical notations, and sketches. Some text is in German, and one prominent English phrase reads "I'VE LOST MY BRAIN IN THE CANTINA BY MAGGIE!" There are also small drawings of faces and the word "PSSS" repeated in large letters. The paper appears to be aged and is taped to a blue background.
A photograph of a piece of paper with rough sketches and musical notation lines. The paper appears aged and is taped onto a darker background. There are various scribbles, some resembling musical notes and others that are more abstract or doodle-like, with a prominent black ink mark near the center that looks like a note or a clef.
A blank piece of sheet music with a few faint pencil marks is centered against a textured dark blue background with a black border. The paper shows signs of wear with slightly curled edges and a few small stains.
A worn piece of sheet music with blank staves, showing signs of water damage and a large tear at the top center, against a white background.
A piece of paper with musical staff lines and a single musical note drawn on it is centered on a background of various colorful printed materials, including text and images. The surrounding collage includes elements of graphic design and typography, with words like "do Sucesso" visible at the bottom.
A weathered concrete planter filled with dry plants and litter on a paved sidewalk, with a discarded newspaper lying on the ground nearby.
A weathered collage of posters and stickers on a wall, with a prominent black and white flyer announcing a 5-year anniversary event for "UNTER DRUCK kultur von der straße e.V. & Antifaschistischer Fußballladen Anstoß" featuring a cartoon character. The flyer is partially covered by torn layers of older posters, and graffiti is visible on the wall's exposed areas.
A worn and creased piece of paper with musical staff lines printed on it, showing various marks, stains, and doodles, including a large blue scribble on the left and red markings that resemble a circled number and a word fragment. The paper appears to be taped or pinned against a wall or board.
A collage of various paper elements including a piece with musical staff lines, a large black brushstroke character, and snippets of text in different languages and fonts. The edges of the papers are torn, and there's a visible tear on the right side with a curled edge. The background includes printed text and images, with a small portion of a cityscape at the bottom.

Christian Marclay
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