Accession Number2012/2.110.11
Title"I am a big fan of rail transportation. My longest trip was with the Trans- Siberian and Trans- Mongolian from Moscow to Beijing."
Artist(s)Ben PattersonArtist NationalityAmerican (North American)Object Creation Date2012Medium & Supportink on paper, sticker on Plexiglas, within frameDimensions 8 1/4 in x 6 1/4 in x 5/8 in (20.96 cm x 15.88 cm x 1.59 cm)
Credit LineGift of the artistSubject matterThe choice of random phrase, conventional printer paper and mass produced frame all place this piece in the tradition of Fluxus works which are often created quickly of ephemeral elements.
Physical DescriptionThe phrase "I am a big fan of rail transportation. My longest trip was with the Trans- Siberian and Trans- Mongolian from Moscow to Beijing." is digitally printed on paper and signed by artist then placed in a mass produced frame with a flower sticker in the lower right corner.
Primary Object Classification Print Primary Object Typephoto-mechanicalAdditional Object Classification(s)Mixed MediaCollection AreaModern and ContemporaryRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
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Keywords
printing (process)
railroads (infrastructure)
text (layout feature)