Dennis Oppenheim

Oppenheim, Dennis
Oppenheim, Dennis A.

American, 1938 - 2011

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The image shows a collage with aerial views and an abstract, minimalistic style. From a top-down perspective, the horizon is not distinctly visible. In the main image, two parallel cobalt blue lines stretch diagonally across a textured surface. The colors are muted, predominantly shades of gray and blue with a stark contrast provided by the deep cobalt lines. Beyond the main section, smaller collage elements showcase varied textures and patterns. The lower portion features grainy images of what appears to be a patchwork of land, annotated with text and lines. The signature and the title at the bottom denote the piece as an artwork from 1978.
Dennis Oppenheim, Cobalt Vectors, 1979, color lithograph on wove Arches Johannot paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2022.173.37

Cobalt Vectors

Dennis Oppenheim · 1979 · color lithograph on wove Arches Johannot paper ·  Accession ID  2022.173.37

This print appears to show a collage combining photography and cartographic elements. In the top half, there is a sepia-toned view of a snowy landscape with tree-covered hills in the distance. Below the photograph is a horizontal strip of paper with two lines of text printed on it. Below the text, on the left, there is a green-toned topographic map. On the right is a black-and-white aerial photograph of a landscape, and below that is a photograph of a plaque that appears to read "INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY LINE." The print is surrounded by a white border.
Dennis Oppenheim, Time Line, 1968, 1978, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2016.148.55

Time Line, 1968

Dennis Oppenheim · 1978 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2016.148.55

This is a photograph of a conceptual art project proposal. The image includes two sections: the upper section shows earth or mud with the words "MUD FLAT" inscribed in it, while the lower section includes a black-and-white aerial map with "LOCATION" marked in red. The proposed project is for the Western United States and involves a 2000-feet-long excavation using earth materials. The blue hue of the upper portion contrasts with the monochromatic map below. The text at the bottom provides details about the dimensions and materials of the proposed work.
Dennis Oppenheim, Styria Studio, Styria Studio, Mud Flat, 1977, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2022.173.38

Mud Flat

Dennis Oppenheim, Styria Studio, Styria Studio · 1977 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.173.38

The image is a multi-part composition consisting of six aerial photographs and a map, along with a text panel. The aerial photographs depict a large word "POISON" spelled out on the ground using a series of glowing red lights, likely magnesium flares, arranged along a highway. The photos show different angles and light conditions, with variations in color tones. The color palette is mostly earth tones with bright red from the flares. The horizon is not visible in the photographs. The map highlights a portion of the landscape with grid patterns and natural features in pastel shades. The map is labeled "NEAR MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA." Below the images and map is a text panel providing information about the work: "POISON. 1977. NEAR MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. MATERIALS: RED MAGNESIUM FLARES." The composition combines art and documentation of a location and time.
Dennis Oppenheim, Poison, 1977, 6 chromogenic prints, 1 US Survey Map, and 1 gelatin silver print, Gift of Niles Lathem, 2007.110.2.a-h

Poison

Dennis Oppenheim · 1977 · 6 chromogenic prints, 1 US Survey Map, and 1 gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2007.110.2.a-h

The image displays swirling lines and shapes in the bottom left corner. Above them, a detailed drawing of a dog is depicted lying on an organ. Text annotations mention materials like electric organ, amplifier, and dog as part of an installation plan. The central abstract form resembles a vortex or spiral. The dog on the organ adds a sense of reality to the abstract concept. Written annotations connect to sound and physical changes, placing the abstract representation in a functional context.
Dennis Oppenheim, Proposal for "Untitled Performance" in Words and Works at The Clocktower, 1974, pastel and colored pencil on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William H. G. FitzGerald, Desmond FitzGerald, and B. Francis Saul II, 1978), 2015.19.2748

Proposal for "Untitled Performance" in Words and Works at The Clocktower

Dennis Oppenheim · 1974 · pastel and colored pencil on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2748

This is a series of six images of a hand in different positions. The images show a close-up view of a hand, possibly interacting with something just out of frame. The hand is captured with a somewhat grainy texture. Beneath the images, text provides details about the time and place of creation, as well as the format of the original work, described as a "17 minute videotape with sound," titled "Air Pressure Hand."
Dennis Oppenheim, Air Pressure Hand, 1970, 6 chromogenic prints and 1 photomechanical print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist, 1998), 2019.122.1

Air Pressure Hand

Dennis Oppenheim · 1970 · 6 chromogenic prints and 1 photomechanical print ·  Accession ID  2019.122.1

The image shows a series of oval and spiral shapes made of dark, thick lines forming an intricate pattern resembling fingerprint whorls and arches. The lines are arranged in a grid layout and aerial views, creating an abstract composition that resembles a human fingerprint. The patterns evoke natural landscapes and human touch, blurring the line between the organic and artificial.
Dennis Oppenheim, Identity Stretch, 1970–1975, printed c. 1980, 6 gelatin silver prints, 2 chromogenic prints, and 1 text panel, Gift of Thais Latham, 2007.110.1.a-h

Identity Stretch

Dennis Oppenheim · 1970–1975, printed c. 1980 · 6 gelatin silver prints, 2 chromogenic prints, and 1 text panel ·  Accession ID  2007.110.1.a-h

This is a photograph of a landscape featuring an international boundary line and schematic patterns in the snow. The image includes a snow-covered terrain intersected by a river with concentric lines in the snow resembling annual tree rings, a map section, a green-tinted image of a sign denoting the international boundary line between the United States and Canada, and a description with the work's title, date, and location at the USA-Canada boundary near Fort Kent, Maine, and Clair, New Brunswick.
Dennis Oppenheim, Annual Rings, 1968, 4 chromogenic prints and 2 photomechanical prints, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist, 1998), 2015.19.3071.a-f

Annual Rings

Dennis Oppenheim · 1968 · 4 chromogenic prints and 2 photomechanical prints ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3071.a-f

Dennis Oppenheim, Boundary Split, 1968, 2 chromogenic prints, 1 printed US Survey Map, and 2 gelatin silver prints mounted to board, Gift of Amy Oppenheim in honor of Dennis Oppenheim, 2024.174.1

Boundary Split

Dennis Oppenheim · 1968 · 2 chromogenic prints, 1 printed US Survey Map, and 2 gelatin silver prints mounted to board ·  Accession ID  2024.174.1

Dennis Oppenheim, Reading Position for Second Degree Burn, 1970, 2 gelatin silver prints mounted on board, Gift of Eileen and Michael Cohen, 2011.93.8

Reading Position for Second Degree Burn

Dennis Oppenheim · 1970 · 2 gelatin silver prints mounted on board ·  Accession ID  2011.93.8