Codex for the 21st Century

Ruben Trejo, Codex for the 21st Century, 1997, bent and welded nails, 100 pairs, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Julia D. Strong Endowment and the Acquisitions Gift Fund, 1998.118A-VVVV, © 1997, Ruben Trejo
Ruben Trejo, Codex for the 21st Century, 1997, bent and welded nails, 100 pairs, overall: 60 x 240 in. (152.4 x 609.6 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Julia D. Strong Endowment and the Acquisitions Gift Fund, 1998.118A-VVVV, © 1997, Ruben Trejo

Artwork Details

Title
Codex for the 21st Century
Artist
Date
1997
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
overall: 60 x 240 in. (152.4 x 609.6 cm.)
Copyright
© 1997, Ruben Trejo
Credit Line
Museum purchase through the Julia D. Strong Endowment and the Acquisitions Gift Fund
Mediums
Mediums Description
bent and welded nails, 100 pairs
Classifications
Subjects
  • Abstract
Object Number
1998.118A-VVVV
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1998.118A-VVVV

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Daten.d.
fiber
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