Start
George Brecht
American, 1926–2008
c. 1966
A sewn fabric flag with metal grommets bearing the word “Start,” in which Brecht converts a utilitarian signal into a spare Fluxus gesture that prompts action or reflection.
Pale, elongated letters dominate a square of deep red cloth, hanging slightly askew from a simple pole so the single word reads as a bold, tactile command that seems to hover in the space.
Rooted in the Fluxus idea of art as instruction and everyday event, this work reduces language and objecthood to a minimalist prompt that questions how artworks initiate participation and meaning.
Medium
Sewn fabric with metal grommets
Dimensions
overall (flag, irreg.): 27 15/16 x 27 15/16" (71 x 71 cm)
Classification
Department
Credit
The Gilbert and Lila Silverman Fluxus Collection Gift
Accession
2887.2008
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