MultiplesAmerican20th century

Sacrament Fluxkit

early 1970s

Artists

Carla LissArtist

George MaciunasDesigner

FluxusPublisher

Description

This edition was originally intended to have used test tubes rather than medicine vials, but appears to have never been produced in such a way. As it is, the various waters are contained in Maciunas's own used medicine vials.

Classification

Multiples

Technique

Mixed technique

Medium

White plastic box with offset-printed label, ten labeled glass vials of liquid

Culture

American

Century

20th century

Division

Modern and Contemporary Art

Department

Department of Prints

Dimensions

box: 9.3 x 12 x 2.5 cm (3 11/16 x 4 3/4 x 1 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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