Definitions

Artist Ian Hamilton Finlay (Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)

PublisherPublished by Wild Hawthorn Press (founded 1961)

PhotographerPhotographed by Antonia Reeve

Exhibitor Galerie Sfeir-Semler

Date1991

Object NamePrint

Mediumcard, ink

ClassificationsPrints

DimensionsWhen folded: 14.7 x 21cm

AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG017647

Other Titles

"Eine Definition ist ein realer oder generirender Name. Ein gewöhnlicher Namen ist nur eine Nota." Novalis

About MeFolded paper private view invitation featuring Ian Hamilton Finlay's work "Definitions" on the front cover:

"Eine Definition ist ein realer oder generirender Name. Ein gewöhnlicher Namen ist nur eine Nota." Novalis

The text is printed in dark green ink on cream paper and enclosed within a double linear border. The inside and back covers contain details of the exhibition, also called "Definitions", which ran from 4 September to 19 October 1991. The private view was at 19.00 on 4 September 1991.

This object is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing, OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend.

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