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First printed by 7 Flowers Press in 1966. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

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For this piece that is based on a die, Tom Phillips lettered the text in varying numbered circles. the lettering is in the style of his text based wall sculptures where each letter is linked to adjacent ones. The text is the title of the poem "Un Coup de Des Jamais Abolira le Hazard" by Stephane Mallarme. Phillips writes that, " the first line of the foundation poem of chance procedures (and concrete poetry in general), outlines another dilemma which I translate as 'A throw of dice will never do away with chance'. Each dot on these giant dice incorporates the line and through the mysteries arising from the solid geometry of a transparent cube each "throw" gives rise to new configurations as chance plays its second role. Looked at from the sides, from the corners and from above, the cube's symmetry produces illusions and paradoxes of perception, hints of mirrors and fractures appropriate to each of these statements." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

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Each rubberstamp has one aphorism, e.g., "Words Tend To Be Inadequate." Stephen Bury in "Artist's Multiples," list the title as "Untitled," 1991. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

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Each cigarette is printed with the statement "I swear this is absolutely the last cigarette I will ever smoke." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

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The complete text reads, "There is no AVANT-GARDE only those who have been left behind." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

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The aphorisms were coined by Bertozzi and the graphics by Proia. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

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Each paper strip contains a poetic, metaphor about dusters, paper and words. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Scope and Contents The poem is printed in red with folded paper shaped like an arrow. It was printed on the Second Anniversary of the First Battle of Little Sparta and its slogan relates to Finlay's dispute with the local tax collectors. Wikipedia: Ludwig Andreas von Feuerbach (July 28, 1804 "“ September 13, 1872) was a German philosopher and anthropologist best known for his book The Essence of Christianity, which provided a critique of Christianity which strongly influenced generations of later thinkers, including both Karl Marx and Frederich Engels. Feuerbach was the fourth son of the eminent jurist Paul Johann Anselm Ritter von Feuerbach, brother of mathematician Karl Wilhelm Feuerbach and uncle of painter Anselm Feuerbach. An associate of Left Hegelian circles, Feuerbach advocated for liberalism, atheism and materialism. Many of his philosophical writings offered a critical analysis of religion. His thought was influential in the development of dialectical materialism, where he is often...

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The page is divided into six different spaces with varying typed poetic forms. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

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Cards shaped in the form of a filtered tip cigarette are printed in 43 languages (one to each card) with the message "No Smoking." The box has the shape of a cigarette box. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

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The black toothbrush is printed "Keep smiling (Ben)" in the artist's characteristic, white calligraphy. The box also adds "embrasse moi (Ben)." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

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Joyce Kaiser reprinted lines from the first poem of "Measures" by Nadya Aisenberg, reflecting on life's meaning. The lines of the poem are individually printed and placed randomly on all sides and top and bottom of the poem object. A chestnut is placed on the front of the base and resembles an Oriental rock. The book, published by salmonpoetry, consists of Aisenberg's poetry. The sculpture was made for and presented to Marvin Sackner on the occasion of his 70th birthday. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

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Depicts sundial with the caption "Too Many Laws Too Few Examples." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

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This is a 1991 limited edition cloisonné pin designed by Weiner, commissioned by the Peter Norton Family Foundation for use as an hors commerce holiday gift. The pin rests in a white (with red lettering) paper sliding matchbox-style enclosure, on a cotton cushion. The pin reads "Stars Don't Stand Still In The Sky For Anybody." The box reads "Stars Don't Stand Still In The Sky" on top the artist's name on one side and the year and edition on the other side. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

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A.S.C. Rower is the grandson of the artist Alexander Calder. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.