AKA

2007

Jenny Holzer

Associated Names
Jenny Holzer

Artist, American, born 1950

Brand X Projects, Inc.

Publisher

Brand X Editions

Printer, New York

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.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of five etchings in black, plus title page on Magnani Pescia wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Collectors Committee

  • Dimensions

    Overall (closed): 76.8 x 58.1 x 1 cm (30 1/4 x 22 7/8 x 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.2.1.1-5

Associated Artworks

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The image displays a series of black rectangular shapes and lines on a mostly white background, arranged in an abstract pattern similar to a heavily redacted document. The black shapes give the impression of obscured or censored text, similar to a classified document with most information blacked out. Small areas of text are visible between the black blocks, suggesting words and sentences that are partially covered.

AKA

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

1950

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

1950

The image contains bold black rectangular shapes stacked vertically on a white background with handwritten text beneath them. The composition resembles redacted text on a document, suggesting information has been obscured. The alignment of the black shapes gives the impression of covering lines of text, resembling a document page. The handwritten text at the bottom reads, "THERE IS NO MENTION OF OR REFERENCE TO GEORGE ORWELL ON THIS PAGE," further emphasizing the theme of redaction and censorship.

AKA

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

1950

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Brand X Projects, Inc., New York); purchased 2008 by NGA

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite on fifth print: 5/40; lower right in graphite: Jenny Holzer

Markings

BS: bxp

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