Irish
AssociatedAssociated with
Ian Hamilton Finlay
(Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
Daten.d.
Object NameFolding Card
Mediumcard, ink
ClassificationsMemorabilia
DimensionsPaper Size: 8.9 x 7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017347.64
About MePromotional folding card advertising a book of poetry and gouaches called "Irish" which came in a paperback edition, a limited edition copy with seven prints signed by the artist, and a cloth box. The work was a collaboration between Sol LeWitt, Paul Celan, Pierre Joris, Edwin Morgan, Jerome Rothenberg, Harry Gilonis, Anselm Hollo and Nuala Ni Dhomnhaill.This is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing, OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend and sent her an example of each new poem print and multiple as it was made.
