Memory File.

  • Whishaw, Anthony, 1930-
Date:
1997
Reference:
2921370i
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Memory File. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Also known as

Previous title, replaced May 2023. Data present around the mind but receding to the margins; representing loss of memory. Coloured etching by Anthony Whishaw, 1997.

Description

An opening of a Filofax with five rings, on which a human skull and brain in profile to left are depicted over two pages, surrounded by chemical and biochemical symbols, benzene rings etc. and marginal strips of data. The data are present around the mind but receding to the margins, representing loss of memory

Publication/Creation

1997.

Physical description

1 print : etching, with acrylic ; platemark 15.3 x 28.7 cm

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Lettering

Memory File Anthony Whishaw 1997. Signed and inscribed in pencil on the impression catalogued

Notes

Title provided by the artist.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2921370i

Terms of use

Copyright Anthony Whishaw RA, 1997. Available for use under a Creative Commons Attribution version 4.0 International licence, or equivalent as revised subsequently

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