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Erewhon (A New Flag for the 51st State of America)

Print
2007 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Printed poster showing a flag for an imagined state 51st state of America called Erewhon. The flag is made up from the same lines and colours as the Union Jack but the lines are formed from the word Erewhon. Signed by the artist.

Object details

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Object type
TitleErewhon (A New Flag for the 51st State of America) (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printed poster
Brief description
Printed poster by the Inventory collective showing a flag for an imagined state 51st state of America, from the Slimvolume poster publication. Great Britain, 2006-7.
Physical description
Printed poster showing a flag for an imagined state 51st state of America called Erewhon. The flag is made up from the same lines and colours as the Union Jack but the lines are formed from the word Erewhon. Signed by the artist.
Dimensions
  • Height: 59.5cm
  • Whole sheet width: 42cm
Copy number
9/100
Credit line
Given by Slimvolume
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Slimvolume was set up in 2000 to provide a space for artists to expand their practice within a collective curatorial framework. The 30 pages which make up this sixth edition contain work by artists from several countries, and is a mix of established artists and new names. This edition was the first time the publication had taken on the larger A2 format. It is not bound but the prints are protected by two card covers.
Collection
Accession number
E.1119:8-2012

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Record createdAugust 21, 2012
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