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Holzer, Jenny, 1950-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1950 July 29

Biographical / Historical

Jenny Holzer (born 1950) is an American conceptual artist. Holzer lives and works in Hoosick Falls, New York. Holzer's works often speak of violence, oppression, sexuality, feminism, power, war and death. Her main concern is to enlighten, bringing to light something thought in silence and meant to remain hidden. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Holzer

Nationality

American

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Art / Kennedy, Randy; Schendel M; Ferrari L; Holzer J; Nauman B; Weiner L., 2009

 Item
Identifier: CC-49466-70512
Scope and Contents

This is a brief review of "Tangled Alphabets," at exhibition at MoMA featuring Leon Ferrari and Mira Schendel. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2009

Perverted by Language / Acconci V ; Burgin V ; Corris M ; Holzer J ; Ruppersberg A ; Levine L ; Spero N ; Weiner L., 1987

 Item
Identifier: CC-03790-3862
Scope and Contents

Acconi's sculpture "Name Calling Chair" is an excellent example of sculptural concrete poetry. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1987