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$108 Bill

Ôyvind Fahlström; Experiments in Art and Technology; Styria Studio

Artwork Details

$108 Bill
1973
Ôyvind Fahlström; Experiments in Art and Technology; Styria Studio
silkscreen on paper
12 in x 9 1/16 in (30.48 cm x 23.02 cm);7 in x 6 15/16 in (17.78 cm x 17.62 cm);12 in x 9 1/16 in (30.48 cm x 23.02 cm);22 in x 18 1/16 in (55.88 cm x 45.88 cm)
Gift of Mr. Robert Rauschenberg
1976/2.111

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Subject Matter:

This print was included in a portfolio of work by 30 artists created as part of a fundraising effort for the project, Experiments in Art and Technology.  Known to work in a pop art style, here Fahlström employs cartoon-style imagery in his take of American currency.  Fahlström's work was often characterized by its critical and satirical political and economic commentary.  Here, he comments on America's fascination with capitalism, money, and problems of inflation.  He has even specified that this bill is worth "One hundred and eight inflated dollars."

Physical Description:

​Print showing the front and back of a made-up 108 dollar bill.  The artist has replaced normal imagery and phrases of U.S. currency with cartoons and captions created by the him.

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