Grandma's Boy
Allan Kaprow
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Date:1967 -
Style:Conceptual Art -
Genre:figurative -
Media:assemblage -
Location:Newark Museum, Newark, NJ, US
Grandma's Boy
Allan Kaprow
This wall construction consists of various found elements with a mirror placed in the center. The name suggests a personal connection with Kaprow, though the photographs are of unknown figures. When catching their reflection, the viewer is unwittingly implicated in a participatory role, completing the piece. Grandma's Boy uses participation to give meaning to its form and illustrates Kaprow's move towards a more personal focus in his work.
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