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Magnetische Postkarte

Artists/Creators
Joseph Beuys (Creator)
Edition Staeck (Publisher)
Date
[1975]
ID #
M/T 248
Level of Description
Item

Object Description

Item is a "Magnetische Postkarte" by Joseph Beuys, a postcard edition issued by Edition Staeck. It is made of a sheet of iron with the text "MAGNETISCHER ABFALL" embossed on the front, and cut and screenprinted to resemble a postcard on the verso. The postcard is stored in a cardboard box, along with a magnetized round metal disc screenprinted with the text "Haup" for "Haupstrom".

Physical Description

Physical Extent
1 sculpture : iron ; 10 x 15.5 cm, in box 17.5 x 13 cm + 1 sculpture : magnetized metal ; 3 cm (diameter)
Material Type
Object

History

Collection
Morris/Trasov Archive
Credit Line
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