Tim Rollins + K.O.S.

Rollins, Tim
Rollins + Kids of Survival, Tim

American, born 1955

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The image shows a brown feather overlapping a page from a book. The feather has shades of orange and dark brown. It is positioned diagonally across the page from the top left to the bottom right, with the tip near the top edge and the hollow end near the bottom margin of the book, which contains printed text in German.
Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Franz Kafka, Der Verschollene, 1990, black and gold ink on page of book, Gift of Brenda and Robert Edelson, 1998.117.1

Der Verschollene

Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Franz Kafka · 1990 · black and gold ink on page of book ·  Accession ID  1998.117.1

This is a photograph of a text document with visible stains and a circular red mark. The text, written in German, appears stained with what looks like splashes of coffee or another dark liquid, giving it a weathered and aged appearance. The center of the image features a prominent circular red mark. The document is centrally placed on a broad white background.
Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Annette Rosado, Nelson Savinon, Angel Abreu, George Garces, Crown Point Press, The Temptation of Saint Anthony XXXVI - The Sun, 1990, color spitbite aquatint and Xerography on chine collé of Rives Lightweight on Lana Gravure paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.393

The Temptation of Saint Anthony XXXVI - The Sun

Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Annette Rosado, Nelson Savinon, Angel Abreu, George Garces, Crown Point Press · 1990 · color spitbite aquatint and Xerography on chine collé of Rives Lightweight on Lana Gravure paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.393

The image displays a large black square with a smaller white rectangle at its center. Inside the white rectangle is a line of text, creating a contrast.
Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Crown Point Press, Temptation of St. Antony I - XIV, 1989, portfolio of 14 aquatints on xerograph printed chine collé, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.168.1-14

Temptation of St. Antony I - XIV

Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Crown Point Press · 1989 · portfolio of 14 aquatints on xerograph printed chine collé ·  Accession ID  1997.8.168.1-14

This is a painting of a page with text and ink stains. The image features a page with printed text and ink stains on a larger sheet of paper. The text is in a serif font, with passages titled "ANTONY" and "THE DEVIL". Above the text is a circular ink blot with two streaks running downwards. The background is an off-white shade. This artwork is in the style of Marcel Broodthaers, using textual elements and visual art in a conceptual presentation.
Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Brian Shure, Crown Point Press, Plate IX from The Temptation of Saint Antony I-XIV, 1989, one from a portfolio of 14 aquatints on xerograph printed chine collé on wove Lana Gravure paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.168.9

Plate IX from The Temptation of Saint Antony I-XIV

Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Brian Shure, Crown Point Press · 1989 · one from a portfolio of 14 aquatints on xerograph printed chine collé on wove Lana Gravure paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.168.9

The image shows a rectangular section of text overlayed with various circular shapes scattered across the surface, creating an abstract appearance. These circles are of different sizes.
Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Brian Shure, Crown Point Press, Plate XI from The Temptation of Saint Antony I-XIV, 1989, one from a portfolio of 14 aquatints on xerograph printed chine collé on wove Lana Gravure paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.168.11

Plate XI from The Temptation of Saint Antony I-XIV

Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Brian Shure, Crown Point Press · 1989 · one from a portfolio of 14 aquatints on xerograph printed chine collé on wove Lana Gravure paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.168.11

This is a print of a text page with an artistic overlay. The central part of the image is a page from a text or book, marked with the Roman numeral "VI" at the top, containing various paragraphs of text including dialogues labeled "ANTONY" and "THE DEVIL." Overlaid on this text is a large, dark, circular ink-like stain that resembles a solar eclipse or a darkened lens, nearly obscuring the underlying text. This stain has a darker central dot and diffused edges, which create a dramatic and striking contrast to the clean white background of the paper. Various handwritten notations can be seen in faint pencil along the lower edge of the paper.
Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Brian Shure, Crown Point Press, Plate VI from The Temptation of Saint Antony I-XIV, 1989, one from a portfolio of 14 aquatints on xerograph printed chine collé on wove Lana Gravure paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.168.6

Plate VI from The Temptation of Saint Antony I-XIV

Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Brian Shure, Crown Point Press · 1989 · one from a portfolio of 14 aquatints on xerograph printed chine collé on wove Lana Gravure paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.168.6

This is a photograph of a sheet of music. The image features a musical score titled "Wasserfluth." The title and musical notation are printed in a traditional layout suitable for voice and piano, with sections marked for "Singstimme" and "Pianoforte." The sheet music includes detailed music and lyrics, represented by musical notes on staves and German text beneath the notes. There are various musical directions and dynamics indicated throughout the sheet, such as "Langsam." The presentation is formal, and this composition is originally in F-sharp minor, later transposed to E minor as noted under the title. The sheet is neatly printed and shows typical wear of a vintage music manuscript with faint printing on a light background.
Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Winterreise-Wasserfluth, 1989, offset print with acrylic and mica additions, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4132

Winterreise-Wasserfluth

Tim Rollins + K.O.S. · 1989 · offset print with acrylic and mica additions ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4132

This is a drawing of a page from a book with an ink-like stain. A blot overlays the text on a page marked with the Roman numeral VI. The ink stain expands from a point, disrupting the text beneath it. The page features typed text from a story or literature piece, with sections marked for different speakers, such as "ANTONY" and "THE DEVIL."
Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Brian Shure, Crown Point Press, Plate I from The Temptation of Saint Antony I-XIV, 1989, one from a portfolio of 14 aquatints on xerograph printed chine collé on wove Lana Gravure paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.168.1

Plate I from The Temptation of Saint Antony I-XIV

Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Brian Shure, Crown Point Press · 1989 · one from a portfolio of 14 aquatints on xerograph printed chine collé on wove Lana Gravure paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.168.1

The image shows an abstract composition with vertical streaky lines running downwards on what appears to be a page from a book. The black and gray streaks partially obscure the textual content beneath. The lines give the impression of rainfall or cascading water, resembling the appearance of a weathered wall or weeping willow tree strands. The background is a plain, blank page that contrasts with the textured central image.
Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Brian Shure, Crown Point Press, Plate VIII from The Temptation of Saint Antony I-XIV, 1989, one from a portfolio of 14 aquatints on xerograph printed chine collé on wove Lana Gravure paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.168.8

Plate VIII from The Temptation of Saint Antony I-XIV

Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Brian Shure, Crown Point Press · 1989 · one from a portfolio of 14 aquatints on xerograph printed chine collé on wove Lana Gravure paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.168.8

A rectangular shape with soft and blurred edges is in the center of a square off-white canvas. The piece shows black and gray ink forming indistinct shapes on the rectangle. The underlying text is partially obscured, giving a mysterious and ghostly appearance.
Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Brian Shure, Crown Point Press, Plate V from The Temptation of Saint Antony I-XIV, 1989, one from a portfolio of 14 aquatints on xerograph printed chine collé on wove Lana Gravure paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.168.5

Plate V from The Temptation of Saint Antony I-XIV

Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Brian Shure, Crown Point Press · 1989 · one from a portfolio of 14 aquatints on xerograph printed chine collé on wove Lana Gravure paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.168.5