Joseph Beuys

For the lecture: The social organism - a work of art, Bochum, 2nd March 1974

Not on display

Artist: Joseph Beuys 1921–1986
Original title: Zu dem Vortrag: Der Soziale Organismus - ein Kunstwerk, Bochum 2.03.1974
Medium: Chalk on blackboard
Dimensions: Support: 1000 x 1300 x 20 mm
Collection: ARTIST ROOMS Tate and National Galleries of Scotland
Acquisition: ARTIST ROOMS Acquired jointly with the National Galleries of Scotland through The d'Offay Donation with assistance from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and the Art Fund 2008
Reference: AR00621

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