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Mel Bochner — Money For Sale
Explore the Money series by Mel Bochner, a seminal body of work that interrogates language, value, and conceptual art practice. Created during a pivotal period in contemporary art history, these works exemplify Bochner's rigorous engagement with text and meaning. The series, including iconic pieces such as Money and Money/Nothing, reflects the artist's investigation into how language constructs and deconstructs concepts of worth and exchange.
Bochner's methodical approach to these works demonstrates why he remains a central figure in conceptual art. Through minimal intervention and strategic presentation, he reveals the philosophical tensions embedded in everyday economic systems. These pieces have become increasingly significant within the contemporary art market, representing a crucial moment when artists began using language as primary material.
The Money series continues to resonate with collectors seeking intellectually rigorous work with enduring conceptual depth. Discover how Bochner's investigations remain relevant to contemporary discourse around value and representation. Enquire for availability and pricing on works from this landmark series.
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Five Facts About Mel Bochner Money
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The Smithsonian American Art Museum holds Money, 2005, an acrylic and oil on canvas measuring 60 x 80 inches, gift of the James F. Dicke Family.
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The text in Money mixes contemporary slang for cash, such as "cheddar," with the biblical phrase "root of all evil," juxtaposing registers of language used to describe currency.
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A 2007 print portfolio, Strong Language, Money, is a set of six etchings using spit-bite, soft-ground, aquatint and sugarlift on hand-torn Somerset Velvet White paper, published by Two Palms Press in an edition of 20 plus artist's proofs.
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Money was among the thesaurus paintings selected for the National Gallery of Art's 2011-2012 exhibition "In the Tower: Mel Bochner," alongside works such as Die, Useless, Obscene and Sputter.
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Where can I buy Mel Bochner Money prints for sale?
Mel Bochner Money prints for sale are available at Guy Hepner Gallery, 529 West 20th Street, New York (by appointment). We offer authenticated editions with full provenance documentation sourced from the secondary market and directly from publishers.
Are Mel Bochner Money works limited editions?
Mel Bochner Money works — 2 available — are typically produced as limited editions, individually signed and numbered by the artist. Contact Guy Hepner Gallery for edition details on specific works.
How much do Mel Bochner Money prints cost?
Pricing for Mel Bochner Money prints varies by edition size, date, and condition. Contact Guy Hepner Gallery for current market pricing and availability.
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