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“I know of 16 official US spy agancies (sic). How many more do you think are hidden down really deep?”

Ben Patterson

Artwork Details

“I know of 16 official US spy agancies (sic). How many more do you think are hidden down really deep?”
2012
Ben Patterson
ink on paper, sticker on Plexiglas, within frame
8 x 6 x 5/8 in. (20.96 x 15.88 x 1.59 cm)
Gift of the artist
2012/2.110.16

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Subject Matter:

The choice of random phrase, conventional printer paper and mass produced frame all place this piece in the tradition of Fluxus works which are often created quickly of ephemeral elements.

Physical Description:

The phrase "I know of 16 official US spy agancies(sic).  How many more do you think are hidden down really deep?" is digitally printed on paper and signed by artist then placed in a mass produced frame with a googly-eye sticker in the lower right corner. 

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