Dennis Oppenheim (1938 - 2011) - Go Between
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Dennis Oppenheim’s Go Between is a hand-signed limited edition colour offset print from 1978, measuring 75 × 55 cm, produced in the United States and rooted in Conceptual art.
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Go-Between (1977) by Dennis Oppenheim is a compelling colour offset lithograph featuring a sequence of 12 monochrome photographic images accompanied by typed text. The work documents a performance staged in August 1972 in New York City, involving Oppenheim, his wife Phyllis, and participants Kristin and Erik Oppenheim in a 20-minute physical "fist fight". Through this performance, Oppenheim investigates the concept of bodily mediation—using his own and Phyllis’ bodies as conduits for aggression exchanged between Kristin and Erik. The result is a powerful reflection on the physical and psychological boundaries of identity, empathy, and the shared human experience.
This print is hand-signed by Dennis Oppenheim and dated “1977.
Oppenheim, a pioneering figure in conceptual and land art, is known for his radical use of the body and action in art. His work aligns with contemporaries such as Vito Acconci, Bruce Nauman, Chris Burden, Marina Abramović, Joseph Beuys, Yoko Ono, and Allan Kaprow—artists who redefined the body as both medium and message.
The lithograph is a large-format work (74 x 56 cm) in excellent condition, with strong, vivid red tones enhancing the emotional intensity of the composition. This piece exemplifies Oppenheim’s experimental approach during the 1970s and stands as an important visual document of performance art history.
Go-Between (1977) by Dennis Oppenheim is a compelling colour offset lithograph featuring a sequence of 12 monochrome photographic images accompanied by typed text. The work documents a performance staged in August 1972 in New York City, involving Oppenheim, his wife Phyllis, and participants Kristin and Erik Oppenheim in a 20-minute physical "fist fight". Through this performance, Oppenheim investigates the concept of bodily mediation—using his own and Phyllis’ bodies as conduits for aggression exchanged between Kristin and Erik. The result is a powerful reflection on the physical and psychological boundaries of identity, empathy, and the shared human experience.
This print is hand-signed by Dennis Oppenheim and dated “1977.
Oppenheim, a pioneering figure in conceptual and land art, is known for his radical use of the body and action in art. His work aligns with contemporaries such as Vito Acconci, Bruce Nauman, Chris Burden, Marina Abramović, Joseph Beuys, Yoko Ono, and Allan Kaprow—artists who redefined the body as both medium and message.
The lithograph is a large-format work (74 x 56 cm) in excellent condition, with strong, vivid red tones enhancing the emotional intensity of the composition. This piece exemplifies Oppenheim’s experimental approach during the 1970s and stands as an important visual document of performance art history.
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Artist
Dennis Oppenheim (1938 - 2011)
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Edition
Limited edition
Title of artwork
Go Between
Technique
Offset print
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
United States
Year
1978
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
75 cm
Width
55 cm
Style
Conceptual art
Period
1970-1980
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