MultiplesAmerican20th century

Flux Clock (Distance Traveled in mm)

c. 1969

Artists

Per KirkebyArtist

George MaciunasDesigner

FluxusPublisher

Classification

Multiples

Technique

Mixed technique

Medium

Altered readymade alarm clock with printed paper face

Culture

American

Century

20th century

Division

Modern and Contemporary Art

Department

Department of Prints

Dimensions

6.9 x 6.9 x 3 cm (2 11/16 x 2 11/16 x 1 3/16 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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