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1965/1 – ∞, Detail 511130-512739
Part of a long-term artistic project by Roman Opałka, in which he painted numbers from 1 to infinity. Each painting, called a 'detail', continues counting where the previous one ended. The numbers are painted in white on a gray background that gradually lightens as the project progresses. The project symbolizes the passage of time, transience, and human life.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Roman Opałka
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Date of birth and death
27 August 1931 – 6 August 2011
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Natinality
Polish, French
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Style
Conceptual art, Serial art, Number painting
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Significant works
1965/1–∞ Number painting series
Information about the work
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Year:
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Execution technique:
Paint on canvas
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Theme:
Conceptual abstraction, passage of time, numbers, rhythm
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work visualizes the inevitable passing of time and the unity of the artist's life with his creative process. It is a symbolic representation of infinity, transience, and human existence.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret the work in the context of conceptual art and artistic reflection on time and existence.See other works by this artist
