Collections Silberbesen und Besen ohne Haare (Silver Broom and Broom without Bristles)

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Rights: Copyright Estate of Joseph Beuys / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Title: Silberbesen und Besen ohne Haare (Silver Broom and Broom without Bristles)
Artist: Joseph Beuys
Date: 1972

Type: Mixed Media (Multiples)
Accession Number: 1992.494.1-.4
Style: Fluxus
Edition: 8/20 (from an edition of 20 + IV)
Inscriptions: N.A.; engraved on broom head “JOSEPH BEUYS/ BESEN 1 1972/ EDITION BLOCK/ BERLIN/ 8/20”
Physical Description: Wooden broom with silver casing, and copper broom handle and head, with felt underlay. Both brooms relate to the action “Sweep Up” on May Day 1972 in the Karl Marx Square, Berlin.
Printer: N.A.
Credit Line: Alfred and Marie Greisinger Collection, Walker Art Center, T. B. Walker Acquisition Fund, 1992
Object Copyright: Copyright Estate of Joseph Beuys / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York (image credits)