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Silkscreen of synoyms for the word obscene in yellow text on a pink background

Mel Bochner: Works on Paper

Mel Bochner: Works on Paper

Silkscreen of synoyms for the word obscene in yellow text on a pink background — Mel Bochner, Obscene, 2017

8 color silkscreen, 61-3/4 x 46-1/2 inches (sheet) [156.8 x 118.1 cm], edition of 30

Three panel silkscreen with the words 'language is not transparent' in white text with drips on a black background — Mel Bochner, Language Is Not Transparent, 2017

silkscreen in 13 colors, UV and water-based inks, in 3 parts, 63 x 141 inches (overall) [160 x 358.1 cm], edition of 20

Silkscreen of synonyms for the word scoundrel in multicolored letters on a painted yellow background — Mel Bochner, Scoundrel, 2010

136 color silkscreen, 60 x 45 inches (sheet) [152.4 x 114.3 cm], edition of 20

A print of dark blue text reading "I Forget..." over a light blue ink smudge. — Mel Bochner, I Forget, 2014

etching with acquatint, 22-1/4 x 30-1/4 inches (sheet) [56.5 x 76.8cm], edition of 20

A print on red paper of the word "Obliterate" printed many times in blue text. The text drips down the page. — Mel Bochner, Obliterate, 2018

silkscreen in 12 colors, 50 x 40 inches (sheet) [127 x 101.6 cm], edition of 30

Color image of an etching with synonyms and phrases starting with criticize on dark blue background — Mel Bochner, Criticize, 2010

two color etching with aquatint, 31 x 23-7/8 inches (sheet) [78.7 x 60.6 cm], edition of 20

A silkscreen on gray paper of synonyms of the phrase "Silence!" printed in many different pastel colors. — Mel Bochner, Silence, 2013

19 color water-based silkscreen with color shifting inks, 60 x 45 inches (sheet) [152.4 x 114.3 cm], edition of 20

Silkscreen of synoyms for the word obscene in yellow text on a pink background

Mel BochnerObscene

2017

8 color silkscreen, 61-3/4 x 46-1/2 inches (sheet) [156.8 x 118.1 cm], edition of 30

Three panel silkscreen with the words 'language is not transparent' in white text with drips on a black background

Mel BochnerLanguage Is Not Transparent

2017

silkscreen in 13 colors, UV and water-based inks, in 3 parts, 63 x 141 inches (overall) [160 x 358.1 cm], edition of 20

Silkscreen of synonyms for the word scoundrel in multicolored letters on a painted yellow background

Mel BochnerScoundrel

2010

136 color silkscreen, 60 x 45 inches (sheet) [152.4 x 114.3 cm], edition of 20

A print of dark blue text reading "I Forget..." over a light blue ink smudge.

Mel BochnerI Forget

2014

etching with acquatint, 22-1/4 x 30-1/4 inches (sheet) [56.5 x 76.8cm], edition of 20

A print on red paper of the word "Obliterate" printed many times in blue text. The text drips down the page.

Mel BochnerObliterate

2018

silkscreen in 12 colors, 50 x 40 inches (sheet) [127 x 101.6 cm], edition of 30

Color image of an etching with synonyms and phrases starting with criticize on dark blue background

Mel BochnerCriticize

2010

two color etching with aquatint, 31 x 23-7/8 inches (sheet) [78.7 x 60.6 cm], edition of 20

A silkscreen on gray paper of synonyms of the phrase "Silence!" printed in many different pastel colors.

Mel BochnerSilence

2013

19 color water-based silkscreen with color shifting inks, 60 x 45 inches (sheet) [152.4 x 114.3 cm], edition of 20

Purple panel with uppercase dripping red text reading OBSCENE and various synonyms

Mel Bochner: Paintings

Mel Bochner: Paintings

Often referencing humor and popular culture, Bochner’s paintings question the opaque meaning of language, transforming words into graphic arrangements and blurring the lines between looking and reading.

Color image of oil painting with several words and phrases in vary colors — Mel Bochner, Obvious, 2022

oil on velvet, 29 3/4 x 28 1/2 inches [75.6 x 72.4 cm]

Color image of oil painting with several phrases in varying colors — Mel Bochner, Oh Well, 2023

oil on velvet, 30 x 22 3/8 inches [76.2 x 56.8 cm]

Color image of a multicolor painting with thick and glossy texture depicting the phrase blah blah blah — Mel Bochner, Blah, Blah, Blah, 2022

oil on velvet, 27-1/4 x 22-1/2 inches [69.2 x 57.2 cm]

Color image of a multicolor painting with thick and glossy texture depicting the phrase blah blah blah — Mel Bochner, Blah, Blah, Blah, 2023

oil on velvet, 45 x 46 inches [114.3 x 116.8 cm]

Color image of an oil painting with words and phrases in varying colors — Mel Bochner, Howl, 2022

oil on velvet, 32 x 18 7/8 inches [81.3 x 47.9 cm]

Color image of a multicolor painting with thick and glossy texture depicting the phrase blah blah blah — Mel Bochner, Blah, Blah, Blah, 2023

oil on velvet, 22-7/8 x 30-7/8 inches [58.1 x 78.4 cm]

Color image of oil painting with several words and phrases in vary colors

Mel BochnerObvious

2022

oil on velvet, 29 3/4 x 28 1/2 inches [75.6 x 72.4 cm]

Color image of oil painting with several phrases in varying colors

Mel BochnerOh Well

2023

oil on velvet, 30 x 22 3/8 inches [76.2 x 56.8 cm]

Color image of a multicolor painting with thick and glossy texture depicting the phrase blah blah blah

Mel BochnerBlah, Blah, Blah

2022

oil on velvet, 27-1/4 x 22-1/2 inches [69.2 x 57.2 cm]

Color image of a multicolor painting with thick and glossy texture depicting the phrase blah blah blah

Mel BochnerBlah, Blah, Blah

2023

oil on velvet, 45 x 46 inches [114.3 x 116.8 cm]

Color image of an oil painting with words and phrases in varying colors

Mel BochnerHowl

2022

oil on velvet, 32 x 18 7/8 inches [81.3 x 47.9 cm]

Color image of a multicolor painting with thick and glossy texture depicting the phrase blah blah blah

Mel BochnerBlah, Blah, Blah

2023

oil on velvet, 22-7/8 x 30-7/8 inches [58.1 x 78.4 cm]