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Water Sculpture
Exhibition Piece

Item date(s): 2019

Yoko Ono
Stefan Gunnesch


Size: 342mm, oblong
Inscription: Signed by both artists.
Edition: Unique


Place publication: Leipzig
Publisher: Edition Bildschriftlich

Additional notes:
Container #1: Stefan Gunnesch and Container #2: Yoko Ono; two volumes side by side in a purpose-made gray box with an opaque plexiglass cover. Container #1 is the original artist's book and Container #2 is the alteration of a second copy of this book. Each is bound Japanese style and contained in a wrap-around cover.

In a hidden compartment beneath Container #1: the colophon on a card signed by Stefan Gunnesch and dated 13/8/19 with the English Translation of the book object by Stefan Gunnesch.

Exhibition: Peace is Power at MdbK 04/04/19-07/17/19. Original piece from the exhibition PEACE is POWER.

In a hidden compartment beneath Container #2: a booklet with photographs by Stefan Gunneschof the piece stating - The Container Water Sculpture was exhibited during Yoko Ono's show in Leipzig. As a part of her Water Event, Ono supplied water to the sculpture. Including a folded poster illustrating all the items in this exhibition (of which this is one) and an illustrated description of the event.

Exhibition notes:
Beyond Words, JGCBA, 20 June - 11 August 2023



Ref: GB/16498


   


   


   



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