Jenny Holzer

Jenny Holzer

Dicecream Magazine

🗿Jenny Holzer is an influential American artist known for her text-based works that often explore themes of language, power, and public discourse. Born on July 29, 1950, in Gallipolis, Ohio, Holzer is best recognized for her innovative use of language in public spaces.

Blue Laments Arno, 2008 / Electronic LED sign in aluminum housing / 2 × 21 × 3/4 in | 5.1 × 53.3 × 1.9 cm / Edition of 25, $30 000

Holzer's art typically involves the use of LED signs, projections, and printed materials to display provocative, often politically charged messages. One of her most famous series is "Truisms," which consists of brief, aphoristic statements meant to provoke thought and reflection. These statements are presented in various media, including posters and electronic displays.

Photograph by Attilio Maranzano
“For New York City,” by Jenny Holzer, featuring “To the Forty-third President,” from “Blackbird and Wolf,” by Henri Cole. Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, New York City, 2004.

Another notable project is "Blue Purple Tilt," an installation of LED text on benches that invites viewers to engage with her messages in a more personal, intimate manner. Holzer's work often engages with social and political issues, addressing topics like war, human rights, and the nature of power.

Photograph by Attilio Maranzano
“For the City,” by Jenny Holzer, featuring “Necessary and Impossible,” from “Middle Earth,” by Henri Cole. Rockefeller Center, New York City, 2005.

Her approach to art is deeply rooted in making profound statements accessible to a broad audience, often using public spaces as a canvas. Holzer's work has been exhibited internationally, and she has received numerous accolades for her contributions to contemporary art.

Thorax / 2008 / 12 double-sided, curved LED signs (lower two signs with two elements each): white diodes on front; red & blue diodes 104 1/4 x 57 3/4 in. (264.8 x 146.69 cm) / Photo: Christopher Burke

Holzer’s art has been widely exhibited and recognized with awards like the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale. Her work continues to inspire and engage audiences with its powerful social commentary.

Turn Soft, 2012 / Hand carved Indiana buff limestone / 16 1/4 × 30 × 30 in | 41.3 × 76.2 × 76.2 cm
Edition of 12 / $175 000

🤑 Average price for an artwork as of September 2024: from $1500-

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