Jenny Holzer

American, born 1950

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  • The image shows a grid of horizontal lines of text in bold, uppercase font, arranged uniformly from top to bottom. Each statement appears as separate advice or observations in a structured layout.

    Truism

    Jenny Holzer

    1977

    Offset lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.111.8

    Not on view
  • This vertically oriented lithograph is printed with a series of statements in black, all-caps letters against a white background. They read as follows: “RAISE BOYS AND GIRLS THE SAME WAY/ RANDOM MATING IS GOOD FOR DEBUNKING SEX MYTHS/ RECHANNELING DESTRUCTIVE IMPULSES IS A SIGN OF MATURITY/ RECLUSES ALWAYS GET WEAK/ REDISTRIBUTING WEALTH IS IMPERATIVE/ RELATIVITY IS NO BOON TO MANKIND/ RELIGION CAUSES AS MANY PROBLEMS AS IT SOLVES/ REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS HAVE FREEDOM OF CHOICE/ REVOLUTION BEGINS WITH CHANGES IN THE INDIVIDUAL/ ROMANTIC LOVE WAS INVENTED TO MANIPULATE WOMEN/ ROUTINE SMALL EXCESSES ARE WORSE THAN THE OCCASIONAL DEBAUCH/ SACRIFICING YOURSELF FOR A BAD CAUSE IS NOT A MORAL ACT/ SALVATIONS CANNOT BE BROUGHT OR SOLD/ SELF-AWARENESS CAN BE CRIPPLING/ SELF-CONTEMPT CAN DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD/ SELFISHNESS IS THE MOST BASIC MOTIVATION/ SELFISHNESS IS THE HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT/ SEX DIFFERENCE IS HERE TO STAY/ SIN IS A MEANS OF SOCIAL CONTROL/ SLIPPING INTO MADNESS IS GOOD FOR THE SAKE OF COMPARISON/ SLOPPY THINKING GETS WORSE OVER TIME/ SOLITUDE IS ENRICHING/ SOMETIMES SCIENCE ADVANCES FASTER THAN IT SHOULD/ SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME ON SELF-IMPROVEMENT IS ANTISOCIAL/ STARVATION IS NATURE’S WAY/ STASIS IS A DREAM STATE/ STERILIZATION IS A WEAPON OF THE RULERS/ STRONG EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENT STEMS FROM BASIC INSECURITY/ STUPID PEOPLE SHOULDN’T BREED/ SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST APPLIES TO MEN AND ANIMALS.”

    Truism

    Jenny Holzer

    1977

    Offset lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.111.9

    Not on view
  • The image shows a series of bold, capitalized lines of text arranged in a single-column format. Each line presents a statement resembling slogans or aphorisms. The repetitive alignment and consistent styling give the image a structured and abstract appearance.

    Truism

    Jenny Holzer

    1977

    Offset lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.111.5

    Not on view
  • The image features bold black lines of text set in an abstract format against a plain background. Each line presents a statement, resembling phrases one might find in a manifesto or collection of philosophical musings. Examples of statements include "A MAN CAN'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A MOTHER" and "ABSOLUTE SUBMISSION CAN BE A FORM OF FREEDOM." The uniform arrangement and stark contrast between the text and background create a conceptual or artistic impression.

    Truism

    Jenny Holzer

    1977

    Offset lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.111.3

    Not on view
  • The image shows a grid-like structure with horizontal lines of bold, capitalized text approximately evenly spaced. The text is abstract and neatly aligned, resembling pages in a book or billboard messaging. Each line of text presents statements that can be connected to familiar concepts or aphorisms about life and human behavior, similar to a modern list often seen in public notices or art installations. The composition's simplicity enhances the abstract nature, inviting reflection on the statements.

    Truism

    Jenny Holzer

    1977

    Offset lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.111.11

    Not on view
  • This is an artwork featuring bold text statements on a plain background. The piece showcases a series of statements in capitalized black letters against a white backdrop. Each line presents a separate statement exploring various aspects of human experience, ethics, and societal norms, including knowledge, personal attitudes, societal structures, emotions, and existential ideas. The format is clean and uniform, emphasizing simplicity and clarity in presentation.

    Truism

    Jenny Holzer

    1977

    Offset lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.111.2

    Not on view
  • The image displays bold, diagonal lines of text on a white background, creating an abstract arrangement of phrases. The block of text is laid out uniformly and orderly, each line standing alone. The presentation may remind viewers of common societal sayings or aphorisms, resembling entries on a notepad or messages on a billboard. The abstract nature of the text is akin to a page of typewritten thoughts or motivational posters.

    Truism

    Jenny Holzer

    1977

    Offset lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.111.6

    Not on view
  • The image displays a series of horizontal rows with bold, uppercase text arranged in a grid-like pattern. The design is abstract without any pictorial representation, emphasizing typography and spacing. The composition resembles a bulletin board or manifesto with phrases that may look like headlines or declarations. The organized text lines convey a sense of structured information or a list of axioms, reminiscent of familiar written communication or declarations.

    Truism

    Jenny Holzer

    1977

    Offset lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.111.10

    Not on view
  • The image shows a painting featuring a collection of aphorisms. The artwork displays declarative statements in bold, uppercase lettering arranged in a grid on a plain background. The style is reminiscent of Jenny Holzer, known for using text as her primary form of artistic expression. Each line provides a distinct idea or perspective on themes like honesty, judgment, creativity, society, and human relations. The monochrome text against a white background directs the viewer's focus solely on the words' content, encouraging reflection on their implications and contradictions.

    Truism

    Jenny Holzer

    1977

    Offset lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.111.4

    Not on view
  • The image shows rows of bold, uppercase black text arranged in a uniform, linear format against a white background. The structured composition creates horizontal lines of text forming statements. The text appears to convey philosophical reflections or snippets of advice on life lessons and observations. The consistent typographic style and spacing give the composition an orderly appearance, resembling a list or manifesto where each phrase is separated but contributes to a broader narrative structure.

    Truism

    Jenny Holzer

    1977

    Offset lithogaph on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.111.7

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of a dark, textured surface with the letters "AKA" faintly visible. The image portrays a rectangular surface that appears to be composed of a dark material, with a very subtle texture. The black color dominates the scene with minimal contrast. Near the center, the letters "AKA" are embossed into the material, barely discernible. A horizontal element intersects the surface towards the lower third of the image.

    AKA

    Jenny Holzer, Brand X Projects, Inc., Brand X Editions

    2007

    Portfolio of five etchings in black, plus title page on magnani pescia wove paper  Accession ID  2008.2.1.1-5

    Not on view
  • The image depicts bold, horizontal black rectangles of varying alignment on a white background. Text underneath humorously states, "THERE IS NO MENTION OF OR REFERENCE TO GEORGE ORWELL OR ANIMAL on this page." The design resembles redacted documents, combining mystery and irony.

    AKA

    Jenny Holzer, Brand X Projects, Inc., Brand X Editions

    2007

    One from a portfolio of five etchings on wove magnani pescia paper  Accession ID  2008.2.1.2

    Not on view