The Friendly Grey Computer--Star Gauge Model #54

Edward KienholzWW-1965-M070597

1965·Aluminum painted rocking chair, metal case, instrument boxes with dials, plastic case containing yellow and blue lights, panel with numbers, bell, "rocker switch", pack of index cards, directions for operation, light switch, telephone receiver, motor, and doll's legs·40 x 39 1/8 x 24 1/2" (101.3 x 99.2 x 62.1 cm), on aluminum sheet 48 1/8 x 36" (122 x 91.5 cm)

Catalogue

Year: 1965
Medium: Aluminum painted rocking chair, metal case, instrument boxes with dials, plastic case containing yellow and blue lights, panel with numbers, bell, "rocker switch", pack of index cards, directions for operation, light switch, telephone receiver, motor, and doll's legs
Dimensions: 40 x 39 1/8 x 24 1/2" (101.3 x 99.2 x 62.1 cm), on aluminum sheet 48 1/8 x 36" (122 x 91.5 cm)
Collection: Museum of Modern Art
Artist: Edward Kienholz

Artist

Edward Kienholz

Mixed Media

Edward Ralph Kienholz was an American installation artist and assemblage sculptor whose work was highly critical of aspects of modern life. From 1972 onwards, he assembled much of his artwork in close collaboration with his artistic partner and fifth wife, Nancy Reddin Kienholz. Throughout much of their career, the work of the Kienholzes was more appreciated in Europe than in their native United States, though American museums have featured their art more prominently since the 1990s.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

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