Currents '70
Poster
1990 (made)
1990 (made)
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Poster advertising an exhibition of works from Rauschenberg's 'Currents' series, which was completed in 1970, at Castelli Graphics, 578 Broadway, New York, 5-26th May 1990. Lithograph printed in red and neutrals depicting 1970s newsprint relating to the drugs trade.
Object details
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| Title | Currents '70 (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Offset lithograph in red and neutrals |
| Brief description | Poster by Robert Rauschenberg, 'Currents '70', advertising an exhibition showing works from 'Currents' series at Castelli Graphics in 1990, offset lithograph, USA, 1990 |
| Physical description | Poster advertising an exhibition of works from Rauschenberg's 'Currents' series, which was completed in 1970, at Castelli Graphics, 578 Broadway, New York, 5-26th May 1990. Lithograph printed in red and neutrals depicting 1970s newsprint relating to the drugs trade. |
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| Object history | This poster was reproduced from the original exhibition poster used when the series was first exhibited jointly at Castelli Graphics and Automation House, New York, in 1970, but with some modifications: Rauschenberg is responsible for the overlaid lettering. The image reproduced is Currents no.61. "Currents" records urban, environmental and cultural decay as perceived through the press issued during the first two months of 1970. |
| Production | USA |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints, Drawings and Paintings Accession Register for 1990 |
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| Accession number | E.3208-1990 |
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| Record created | February 23, 2009 |
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