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Picture poetry

 Subject
Subject Source: Sackner Database

Found in 1791 Collections and/or Records:

Ideologic Utterances / Finlay, Ian Hamilton ; Mayer HJ ; Kellein T ; Weiermair P ; Simig P ; Bann S., 1991

 Item
Identifier: CC-27854-28989
Scope and Contents

At this exhibition, three catalogues were published and enclosed within a single slipcase. The first book that depicts the print, "Marine" on its cover, is apparently a reprinting of a catalogue laid out by Hansjorg Mayer which originated at the Kunsthalle Basel in 1990. It contains an introductory essay by Thomas Kellein. It features reproductions of publications by Finlay's Wild Hawthorn Press as well as photographic views of Stoneypath. The second book that depicts the print, "star steer" on its cover, features Finlay's stone, glass, and neon sculptures. It contains critical essays by Peter Weiermair and Stephen Bann. The third book is a biobibliography in English compiled by Pia Simig. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1991

Idyll / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Simig, Pia Maria., 1998

 Item
Identifier: CC-35415-37150
Scope and Contents

The color photograph on the cover of this card depicts a toy sailboat in a pond with high grass on the edges. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1998

Idylle / Finlay, Ian Hamilton ; Hincks, Gary., 1991

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Identifier: CC-11098-11313
Scope and Contents

The poem that reads, "Brilliant blazing bonfire" in English and French is illustrated with an engraving by Hincks. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1991

Idylls / Finlay, Ian Hamilton ; Bann S., 1990

 Item
Identifier: CC-12206-12430
Scope and Contents

The card is accompanied by a critical essay by Bann and photographic reproductions of Finlay's works in the show. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1990

[I'll never forget...] , 1984

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Identifier: CC-52455-73581
Scope and Contents

This card is adapted from Baxter's book "His Life: The Years of Struggle." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1984

I'm Afraid I Have a Phobia / Anonymous., 2003

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Identifier: CC-43336-45396
Scope and Contents

The book reproduces 30 photographs and illustrations of famous personalities with their fears as a single phobia containing word printed at the bottom of each page, e.g., rhytiphobia, xyrophobia, etc. Definitions of these words are listed at the back of the book. Pentagram published this booklet as a greeting for 2003. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2003

Im dunkein Laub die Gold-Orangen gluhn / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Simig, Pia Maria., 1994

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Identifier: CC-12594-12826
Scope and Contents

This depicts a color photograph of a model sailing ship made by Finlay. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1994

I'm Interrupting... / Baxter, Glen., 2006

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Identifier: CC-45816-48026
Scope and Contents

This card is an invitation to the 50th birthday party of Matthew Flowers on October 8th in London. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2006

Image of a Stinging Nettle / Clark, Thomas A.; Clark, Laurie., 1980

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Identifier: CC-20566-20964
Scope and Contents

Image on the card is a drawing of a plant with a clored butterfly on it. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1980

[Images] / Weber, John., 1993

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Identifier: CC-43335-45395
Scope and Contents

Stored with Emigre Publications. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1993

Imaginary Dialogue / Smith, William Jay., 1968

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Identifier: CC-42612-44629
Scope and Contents

This is a card sent out to friends Christmas 1968. The illustration was done by Don Bolognese and the poem reads, "Said Dorothy Hughes to Helen Hocking, 'I can't for the life of me get on this stocking!' 'Would it help if you first removed your shoes?' Said Helen Hocking to Dorothy Hughes." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1968

Imaginary Dialogue / Smith, William Jay., 1968

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Identifier: CC-42613-44630
Scope and Contents

This is a card sent out to friends Christmas 1968. The illustration was done by Don Bolognese and the poem reads, "Said Dorothy Hughes to Helen Hocking, 'I can't for the life of me get on this stocking!' 'Would it help if you first removed your shoes?' Said Helen Hocking to Dorothy Hughes." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1968

Impressions / Koch, Aidan., 2014

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Identifier: CC-60266-10003266
Scope and Contents

This is a visual novel -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2014

In Memoriam "The Roberts" / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1977

 Item
Identifier: CC-12027-12250
Scope and Contents

This card lists dead artists and poets whose first name has been falsely designated by Finlay as "Robert," e.g., Robert Masson, Robert Picabia, Robert Ozenfant, etc. After the heading "In Memoriam," a small Christian Cross has been printed. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1977