On Kawara

1932–2014

Japanese

Conceptual artist whose practice is entirely based on time. Every day since 1966, he painted the day's date, or sent a telegram: 'I Am Still Alive'.

Key works

  • Today Series (Date Paintings) (1966-2013)
  • I Am Still Alive (télégrammes) (1970-2000)
  • One Million Years (1999)
"I am still alive."

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