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Lawrence Weiner is one of the most significant and iconic artists of our generation. Throughout his practice he has pursued inquiries into language and a radical redefinition of the artist/viewer relationship.

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About Lawrence Weiner

Lawrence Weiner is one of the most significant and iconic artists of our generation. Throughout his practice he has pursued inquiries into language and a radical redefinition of the artist/viewer relationship.

Lawrence Weiner is one of the most significant and iconic artists of our generation. Throughout his practice he has pursued inquiries into language and a radical redefinition of the artist/viewer relationship. Translating his investigations into linguistic structures and visual systems across varied formats and manifestations, he has produced books, films, videos, performances and audio works. The belief at the core of Lawrence Weiner's work is that art is a material reality between human beings and objects and between sets of objects in relation to human beings. Weiner considers language to be a sculptural material and believes that a construction in language can function as sculpture as adequately as a fabricated object.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What medium does Lawrence Weiner work in?

Lawrence Weiner primarily works in Video, Installation, Performance.

Where is Lawrence Weiner based?

Lawrence Weiner is based in New York, USA.

When was Lawrence Weiner born?

Lawrence Weiner was born in 1942 and died in 2021.

What is Lawrence Weiner's nationality?

Lawrence Weiner is from United States.