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Glenn Ligon

American, born 1960

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This sculpture is made up of bold, uppercase neon letters forming the word "AMERICA" in two rows, with the letters on the bottom positioned upside down, as if they are a reflection of the top row. Some of the letters on the top row are also backwards. The glowing white neon tubes stand out against the dark gray background. Visible electrical cords hang from the letters down to the gray floor.
Glenn Ligon, Double America, 2012, neon and paint, Gift of Agnes Gund, 2013.37.1

Double America

Glenn Ligon · 2012 · neon and paint ·  Accession ID  2013.37.1

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Condition Report

Glenn Ligon · 2000 · Iris print with screenprinted annotations ·  Accession ID  2013.9.2

The image shows bold, rectangular letters arranged in a vertical stack, forming a compact geometric composition. The text reads "I AM A MAN" in a straightforward and assertive manner. The background is textured and subtly varied in shades of white and gray, enhancing the starkness of the black lettering.
Glenn Ligon, Condition Report, 2000, inkjet print with screenprint on two sheets of wove paper (diptych), Gift of the Artist, 2013.9.1.a-b

Condition Report

Glenn Ligon · 2000 · inkjet print with screenprint on two sheets of wove paper (diptych) ·  Accession ID  2013.9.1.a-b