Monument for V. Tatlin, (sculpture).

Monument for V. Tatlin, (sculpture).

Flavin, Dan, 1933-1996, sculptor.

Monument for V. Tatlin, (sculpture).

Fluorescent tubes on metal backing.

Tubes: 117 1/4 x 21 5/8 in. (297.75 x 55 cm.) on metal backing: 120 1/4 x 23 (305.2 x 58.5 cm.).

A series of long fluorescent tubes set vertically against each other. They are of differing lengths so that they rise to an apex at the center like a tower. The lights are all of a cool white color so as to emphasize the idea of structural design.

Homage -- Tatlin, Vladimir

Architecture -- Design -- Monument to the Third International

Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- History

Tate Gallery, Millbank, London, England SW1P 4RG Accession Number: T.1323

Purchased from Flavin, Dan, New York, New York, 1971.

The Tate catalogue contains a quote by the artist from a letter dated April 12, 1972 in which he dicusses briefly the nature of this work in relation to its series and the memory of V. Tatlin.

"Catalogue of the Tate Gallery's Collection of Modern Art other than works by British Artists," London: Tate Gallery, 1981, pg. 219-220.

"Catalogue of the Tate Gallery's Collection of Modern Art other than works by British Artists," London: Tate Gallery, 1981, pg. 219.

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