Truism

1977

Jenny Holzer

Associated Names
Jenny Holzer

Artist, American, born 1950

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.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    offset lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 88.27 x 58.1 cm (34 3/4 x 22 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.111.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, New York; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76439129

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