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Vandals

Print
2007 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Eine’s representation of the word ‘vandals’ is a reference to the on-going debate about whether graffiti should be considered as art or as vandalism. Here he has printed the word to look as though it has been painted on a concrete wall.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleVandals (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Screenprint
Brief description
Ben Eine: Vandals, 2007. Screenprint
Physical description
Print with the word 'VANDALS' in black and white on a grey ground.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 70cm
  • Sheet width: 70cm
Copy number
AP 2/5
Marks and inscriptions
Ben Eine * 2007 AP 2/5 (Signature; date; edition number. All in pencil.)
Subject depicted
Summary
Eine’s representation of the word ‘vandals’ is a reference to the on-going debate about whether graffiti should be considered as art or as vandalism. Here he has printed the word to look as though it has been painted on a concrete wall.
Collection
Accession number
E.269-2013

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Record createdDecember 4, 2012
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