Untitled
1973
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1973
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This is a faded yellow form with black ink. It’s a telegram sent by Deutsche Bundespost, dated April 12, 1973. The top shows time stamps and codes, while the bottom half has handwritten text in messy script: *"i am still alive"* and an address in Japan. The artist scribbled over the official sections, turning a postal document into something personal. The message is simple but stands out against the rigid form. Look up On Kawara next to see how he used everyday objects in his work.
