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.

Not on view

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 worn and stained piece of sheet music with empty staves is centered against a dark background with scattered blue paint splatters.
A photograph of a crumpled piece of paper with musical staff lines printed on it, partially unfolded and lying on a dark surface with blue hues. The paper appears worn and the image has an overall moody and artistic feel.
A collection of weathered papers with handwritten notes and printed text is taped to a wall with graffiti. The papers appear to be partially covering each other, and some text is obscured. The visible handwritten notes are in different handwriting styles, and there is a red tape at the top right corner of the topmost paper.
A photograph of a piece of paper with musical staff lines and handwritten text in red that reads "News from Gut - Mensch" at the top, followed by a list of phrases including "Gute Licht," "Guter Geruch," "Gute Taktik WK," "Gutes Gefühl," and "Gute Ernährung." The paper appears aged and is slightly curled at the bottom right corner.
A photograph of a sheet of music paper with handwritten musical notation and annotations. The paper is displayed against a background with blue and purple hues.
A textured blue artwork with horizontal lines resembling musical staff lines and handwritten text in German, with the phrase "LA PALOMA ADE" prominently written in the center.
A photograph of a piece of paper with musical staff lines and handwritten notes in German, including the phrase "IMMER DIESES TÜDELIDÜT!!" with some musical notes and additional text scribbled below. The paper appears to be taped to a wall or a surface with a reflective edge on the right side.
A photograph of a green-tinted paper with handwritten text and music staff lines. The text includes phrases like "Love changes everything" and "FOR BETTER OR ... FOR WÜRSTE!" with some words crossed out and hearts drawn above the staff lines.
A worn piece of sheet music with handwritten musical notation and scribbles, showing signs of aging and use, with a dark, indistinct background at the top of the image.
A photograph of a piece of paper with musical staff lines and a handwritten German phrase "MIR FEHLEN DIE NOTEN" which translates to "I am missing the notes." The paper appears aged with some discoloration and spots.

Christian Marclay
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