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Oblique Strategies

Card
1979 (issued)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pack of 126 cards in a box [E.1389 to 1515-1990]. Two cards are lettered with the title and explanation, one is blank and the remainder are lettered with words or phrases designed as an aid to problem solving. The box is lettered with the title in capitals using gold-leaf.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleOblique Strategies
Materials and techniques
Cards: Offset lithographs. Box: Paper, carved card, letterpress, lettering in gold-leaf
Brief description
'Oblique Strategies'. A pack of 126 cards in a box [E.1389 to 1515-1990], the cards lettered with words or phrases designed as an aid to problem solving. Designed by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt. Issued Great Britain, 1979.
Physical description
Pack of 126 cards in a box [E.1389 to 1515-1990]. Two cards are lettered with the title and explanation, one is blank and the remainder are lettered with words or phrases designed as an aid to problem solving. The box is lettered with the title in capitals using gold-leaf.
Dimensions
  • Cards height: 7.1cm
  • Cards width: 9.8cm
  • Box height: 4.8cm
  • Box width: 10.8cm
  • Box depth: 8.4cm
Measurements taken from Registry File.
Marks and inscriptions
Two cards are lettered with the title and expalanation, one is blank and the remainder are lettered with words or phrases designed as an aid to problem solving. The box is lettered with the title in capitals using gold-leaf.
Credit line
Given by Lin Barkass, Opal Ltd.
Object history
These cards were devised to try and resolve any dilemas which occurred in a working situation. The text on each card was to be considered as a possible solution to the particular situation.
The 1st edition was issued in 1975.
Production
The 1st edition was issued in 1975.
Collection
Accession number
E.1462-1990

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Record createdFebruary 18, 2009
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