
Ed Ruscha
Telephone, 1993
Lithograph
11 3/8 x 15 in
29 x 38 cm
29 x 38 cm
Edition of 20
Series: Archi-Props
Copyright The Artist
In Telephone, Ed Ruscha transforms a familiar everyday object into a powerful symbol of communication and connection. Using his characteristic bold typography and minimalist style, Ruscha isolates the word to...
In Telephone, Ed Ruscha transforms a familiar everyday object into a powerful symbol of communication and connection. Using his characteristic bold typography and minimalist style, Ruscha isolates the word to emphasize its role as both a tool and a concept - invoking ideas of distance, conversation, and the exchange of information. The work reflects Ruscha’s ongoing exploration of language’s visual impact and invites viewers to consider how ordinary words carry complex cultural and emotional significance in the modern world.
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