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Aphorism

 Subject
Subject Source: Sackner Database

Found in 47 Collections and/or Records:

A Throw of Dice Will Never Do Away with Chance, 2003

 Item — Box 166: [Barcode: 31858072458205]
Identifier: CC-40359-42330
Scope and Contents

For this piece that is based on a die, Tom Phillips lettered the text in varying numbered circles. the lettering is in the style of his text based wall sculptures where each letter is linked to adjacent ones. The text is the title of the poem "Un Coup de Des Jamais Abolira le Hazard" by Stephane Mallarme. Phillips writes that, " the first line of the foundation poem of chance procedures (and concrete poetry in general), outlines another dilemma which I translate as 'A throw of dice will never do away with chance'. Each dot on these giant dice incorporates the line and through the mysteries arising from the solid geometry of a transparent cube each "throw" gives rise to new configurations as chance plays its second role. Looked at from the sides, from the corners and from above, the cube's symmetry produces illusions and paradoxes of perception, hints of mirrors and fractures appropriate to each of these statements." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2003

[Aliquotality], 1973

 Item — Folder 37: [Barcode: 31858072459971]
Identifier: CC-13200-13501
Scope and Contents

Depicts six word and image columns that include the Statue of Liberty, a cowboy, numbered cubes and aphorisms. This print is depicted in Furnival's "Lost For Words" on pages 58-59. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1973

Any Surplus Is Immoral, 1991

 Item — Box 132: [Barcode: 31858072457827]
Identifier: CC-09364-9550
Scope and Contents

Each rubberstamp has one aphorism, e.g., "Words Tend To Be Inadequate." Stephen Bury in "Artist's Multiples," list the title as "Untitled," 1991. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1991

Chi sei?, 1997

 Item — Box 342: [Barcode: 31858073143863]
Identifier: CC-41230-43213
Scope and Contents

The aphorisms were coined by Bertozzi and the graphics by Proia. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1997

Domestic Pensees 1964-1972, 2004

 Item
Identifier: CC-52222-73344
Scope and Contents

This book is a collection of one line aphorisms. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2004

Duster 2, 2002

 Item — Box 95: [Barcode: 31858072538121]
Identifier: CC-39169-41113
Scope and Contents

Each paper strip contains a poetic, metaphor about dusters, paper and words. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2002

Eating Through Living, 1981

 Item
Identifier: CC-09170-9351
Scope and Contents

Jenny Holzer, a conceptual artist who represented the United States at the Venice Biennale in 1990, is known for her utilization of language as art. The opening piece in this book reads "It's a safe game to play with your nose, shutting off the air and letting it flow again. Then you can escalate and see how long you can last until you pass out, your hand relaxes and you breathe normally again." This is her first book. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1981

Eating Through Living, 1981

 Item
Identifier: CC-09171-9352
Scope and Contents

Jenny Holzer, a conceptual artist who represented the United States at the Venice Biennale in 1990, is known for her utilization of language as art. The opening piece in this book reads "It's a safe game to play with your nose, shutting off the air and letting it flow again. Then you can escalate and see how long you can last until you pass out, your hand relaxes and you breathe normally again." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1981

El Lissitzky - Art and Pangeometry, 1973

 Item
Identifier: CC-14756-15069
Scope and Contents

The theme is based upon the teachngs of El Lissitzky. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1973

Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil, 2002

 Item — Folder 4: [Barcode: 31858072459427]
Identifier: CC-38873-40799
Scope and Contents

These photographs by a high school senior were taken in a fun house mirror. The text is handwritten on the top of each photograph. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2002

I've Got to See a Man about a Dog, 1975

 Item — Folder 31: [Barcode: 31858072459906]
Identifier: CC-19800-20187
Scope and Contents

Phrases in this print include: red as a tomato, stubborn as a mule, mad as a hatter, etc. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1975