[Signed] Robert Heinecken : Unique, Signed Photographic Artwork (Four SX-70 Polaroids with Text on board) 1975-1978, Museum of Contemporary Art Chica

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Robert Heinecken : Unique, Signed Photographic Artwork (Four Polaroids with Handwritten Conversation) 1975-1978 ** This unique photographic artwork by Robert Heinecken, created between 1975 and 1978, consists of four Polaroids mounted on board, accompanied by a handwritten dialogue. This work was part of the Heinecken exhibition, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago,1999 (with its sticker on the reverse). Heinecken s work often blurs the boundaries between photography, printmaking, and conceptual art, and this piece exemplifies his innovative approach to image-making. The Polaroids are unique, no edition, making this a rare and singular work within Heinecken s oeuvre. The piece is signed and dated in pencil, Heinecken 1975-78, in the lower right corner * Professionally framed, under custom-cut, acid-free passe-partout, in a high-quality, metal frame with PLEXIGLAS Optical HC, scratch-resistant and UV-protected. Framed approx. 40 x 55 cm * ** Description ** This work consists of four sequential Polaroid photographs. Below the images, Heinecken has handwritten a short, intimate conversation, adding a textual element to the visual narrative. The dialogue plays with themes of perception, intimacy, and language, echoing Heinecken s interest in the interplay between imagery and meaning. *** About the Artist *** Robert Heinecken (1931 2006) was a pioneering American photographer and conceptual artist known for his radical redefinition of photographic media. Heinecken s work often involved found imagery, collage techniques, and photographic manipulation, challenging conventional notions of photography as a purely documentary medium. His influence on contemporary photography is profound, as he continuously explored themes of mass media, consumer culture, and visual perception throughout his career. *** Museums and Collections *** Robert Heineckens work is held in prominent institutions worldwide, including: # Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York - Showcasing his experimental and conceptual photographic works. # J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles - Featuring significant examples of his innovative photographic techniques. # Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Houses key works that reflect his influence on postmodern photography. # San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), San Francisco - Recognizing his pioneering contributions to image manipulation. # Centre Pompidou, Paris -Represents his impact on contemporary visual culture. *** Provenance and Exhibition History *** This artwork was exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, in 1999, as indicated by the exhibition sticker on the reverse. The inclusion of this work in a major institutional exhibition underscores its significance within Heineckens artistic trajectory. ***** SHIPPING: Worldwide shipping available *** CONDITION: in very good condition ***** Robert Heinecken : Unique, Signed Photographic Artwork (Four SX-70 Polaroids with Text on board) 1975-1978, Museum of Contemporary Art...