MultiplesAmerican20th century

Canned Mystery

c. 1964

Artists

Hi Red CenterArtist

FluxusDistributor

Classification

Multiples

Technique

Mixed technique

Medium

Altered readymade tin can with printed label

Culture

American

Century

20th century

Division

Modern and Contemporary Art

Department

Department of Prints

Dimensions

7.94 x 6.67 cm (3 1/8 x 2 5/8 in.)

Provenance

Barbara Moore, Bound/Unbound, New York, New York, partial gift partial purchase; to Harvard University Art Museums, June 28, 2005.

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