A Photograph is just a Flash, 1977
Photography : Polaroid · 50 x 60 x 1 cm 19.7 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch · Ready to hang
$4,434
4 434 $US
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Photography : Unique artwork
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Dimensions ( cm • inch )
50 x 60 x 1 cm 19.7 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch Height x Width x Depth
Artwork dimensions including frame
55 x 65 x 2 cm 21.7 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
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This unique work “ A Photograph is just a Flash “ consists of four sequential Polaroid photographs, and was created in 1977. Below the images, Heinecken has handwritten a short, intimate conversation, adding a textual element to the visual narrative. Heineckens work often blurs the boundaries between photography, printmaking, and conceptual art, and this piece exemplifies his innovative approach to image-making. The Polaroids are unique, no edition, making this a rare and singular work within Heineckens oeuvre.
The work is signed and dated lower right in pencil as well as numbered (30f4) as a unique work. This unique Photographic work was part of the “Robert Heinecken : photography" exhibition, at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago,1999
Robert Heinecken (1931 - 2006) was a pioneering American photographer and conceptual artist known for his radical redefinition of photographic media. Heinecken s work often involved found imagery, collage techniques, and photographic manipulation, challenging conventional notions of photography as a purely documentary medium. His influence on contemporary photography is profound, as he continuously explored themes of mass media, consumer culture, and visual perception throughout his career.
The work is professionally framed, floated, in a custom-cut, acid-free passe-partout, in a high-quality, white wooden frame with PLEXIGLAS Optical HC, scratch-resistant and UV-protected.
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Robert Heinecken (1931 - 2006) was a pioneering American photographer and conceptual artist known for his radical redefinition of photographic media. Heinecken s work often involved found imagery, collage techniques, and photographic manipulation, challenging conventional notions of photography as a purely documentary medium. His influence on contemporary photography is profound, as he continuously explored themes of mass media, consumer culture, and visual perception throughout his career.
*** Museums and Collections ***
Robert Heineckens work is held in prominent institutions worldwide, including: # Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York - Showcasing his experimental and conceptual photographic works. # J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles - Featuring significant examples of his innovative photographic techniques. # Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Houses key works that reflect his influence on postmodern photography. # San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), San Francisco - Recognizing his pioneering contributions to image manipulation. # Centre Pompidou, Paris -Represents his impact on contemporary visual culture
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