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Photo of collection object Quiet Work of Destruction — Corner, Philip. Quiet Work of Destruction, 1963, recreated 2007. Felt-tip pen and correction fluid on fabric, sheet (irreg.): 15 15/16 x 36 3/4" (40.5 x 93.3 cm). The Gilbert and Lila Silverman Fluxus Collection Gift, 2131.2008. (Photo: MoMA)

MoMA

Quiet Work of Destruction

1963, recreated 2007

Philip Corner

American, born 1933

Drawings & Prints

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Corner, Philip
Classification: Drawing
Formatted Medium: Felt-tip pen and correction fluid on fabric
Medium: felt-tip, pen, correction, fluid, fabric
Dimensions: sheet (irreg.): 15 15/16 x 36 3/4" (40.5 x 93.3 cm)
Departments: Drawings & Prints
Accession Number: 2131.2008
Credit Line: The Gilbert and Lila Silverman Fluxus Collection Gift

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