Untitled (Amenemope, an Egyptian soldier, 1370 BC)

Jimmie Durham

1992

Sculpture, 45 x 30 cm.
Materials: wood, iron, bone, paper

Collection: Private Collection, Belgium.

This small text piece was part of Jimmie Durham’s installation Approach in Love and Fear at Documenta IX in 1992. It hung on the outside of the L-shaped wall inside which most part of the artworks were presented. According to the artist, this is an authentic text from 1370 BC which sets the tone for what the visitor will see next.

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Jimmie Durham – A Matter ...

25 May 2012 - 18 November 2012.
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Documenta IX

13 June 1992 - 20 September 1992.
The 9th edition of Documenta was curated by Jan Hoet and had no general theme or title. Read an article about the exhibition.

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Approach in Love and Fear

Jimmie Durham, Approach in Love and Fear, 1992. Installation.