Vito Acconci

Inside a Room of Sky: Memphis
2001

A vibrant digital artwork depicting a swirling vortex of blue and white hues, resembling a dynamic ocean whirlpool. Abstract elements that suggest futuristic architecture or machinery frame the whirlpool, adding a sense of motion and energy. The piece is numbered and signed by the artist in the lower margin.
A vibrant digital artwork depicting a swirling vortex of blue and white hues, resembling a dynamic ocean whirlpool. Abstract elements that suggest futuristic architecture or machinery frame the whirlpool, adding a sense of motion and energy. The piece is numbered and signed by the artist in the lower margin.

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Date
2001

Classification
Prints

Medium
Inkjet print

Dimensions
Sheet: 22 × 30in. (55.9 × 76.2 cm) Image: 19 × 26in. (48.3 × 66 cm)

Accession number
2012.148.1

Edition
1/50

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Director's Discretionary Fund

Rights and reproductions
© Vito Acconci / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

API
artworks/42001

Part of a series:

Two O O One: Exit Art Portfolio 2001

9 works

A colorful abstract artwork featuring a chaotic composition of various shapes, lines, and forms that resemble cartoon-like figures and objects. The piece is predominantly in shades of yellow, pink, blue, and black, with pencil or crayon textures. It's signed by the artist and dated 2002, with a notation indicating it's a limited edition print.
A colorful illustration featuring a pattern of whimsical, abstract faces on circular shapes against a bright blue background. The faces have varying expressions and are adorned with different patterns and textures, creating a playful and quirky composition.
A black and white abstract photograph featuring a bright, elongated horizontal aperture against a dark background, framed with a wide white border.
A monochromatic artwork featuring a blurred figure in motion, centered between two vertical black stripes on a textured grey background, all within a white frame.
A printed page with instructions for silkscreen printing titled "again and again" and a signature at the bottom.
A graphic artwork depicting a blue silhouette of a human figure with multiple arms extended outwards, reminiscent of Hindu deities like Shiva. The figure has yellow speckles scattered across the body, and there is a red ribbon-like object in the lower left corner that appears to be held by one of the hands. The background is a plain, light grey color.
A vibrant digital artwork depicting a swirling vortex of blue and white hues, resembling a dynamic ocean whirlpool. Abstract elements that suggest futuristic architecture or machinery frame the whirlpool, adding a sense of motion and energy. The piece is numbered and signed by the artist in the lower margin.
A modern abstract artwork featuring geometric shapes in shades of pink, purple, and gray, with white squares overlaid on some of the shapes. The composition is flat with no discernible figures or objects, emphasizing color and form.
A serene winter landscape featuring a vast expanse of snow-covered ground under a clear blue sky, with a line of colorful ice fishing huts scattered in the distance.

Vito Acconci
11 works in the collection

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