Modern Tower 6

Modern Tower 6

Artist
Julian Opie, English, 1958-
Born: London, England
Work Locations: London, England
Country
Great Britain
Object
sculpture
Medium
Vinyl on painted wood
Accession Number
2010.467
Credit Line
Gift from Vicki and Kent Logan to the Collection of the Denver Art Museum
Julian Opie (English). Modern Tower 6. Vinyl on painted wood. Gift from Vicki and Kent Logan to the Collection of the Denver Art Museum. 2010.467.
Dimensions
height: 96 1/2 in, 245.1100 cm; width: 13 3/4 in, 34.9250 cm; depth: 13 3/4 in, 34.9250 cm
Department
Modern and Contemporary Art
Collection
Modern and Contemporary Art

Julian Opie eliminates all non-essential details so he can, in his words, come “closer to reality.” His work evokes a real person or place, as indicated by their titles, while also resembling signs or symbols that are part of a more universal visual language.

 

 

Image © Julian Opie

Exhibition History
  • "RADAR: Selections from the Collection of Vicki and Kent Logan"—Denver Art Museum [10/07/2006 - 07/15/2007]
  • "Showing Off: Recent Modern and Contemporary Acquisitions"—Denver Art Museum [05/17/2015 - 01/03/2016]