Lewis Stein, Untitled, ca. 1971, stanchions and velvet rope.
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Pictures at an Exhibition presents images of one notable show every weekday.
Today’s show: “Lewis Stein: Works from 1968–1979” is on view at Essex Street in New York through Friday, December 22. The solo show presents historic work by the artist. As the exhibition moved into its final days, the gallery recently announced that Stein’s Siren (ca. 1977) will be aurally activated between 5 and 6 p.m. each day. (A video of the sound-intensive activation is included below.)
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Installation view of "Lewis Stein: Works from 1968-1979," 2017, at Essex Street, New York.
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Installation view of "Lewis Stein: Works from 1968-1979," 2017, at Essex Street, New York.
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Installation view of "Lewis Stein: Works from 1968-1979," 2017, at Essex Street, New York.
COURTESY THE ARTIST AND ESSEX STREET, NEW YORK
Installation view of "Lewis Stein: Works from 1968-1979," 2017, at Essex Street, New York.
COURTESY THE ARTIST AND ESSEX STREET, NEW YORK
Installation view of "Lewis Stein: Works from 1968-1979," 2017, at Essex Street, New York.
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Lewis Stein, Untitled, ca. 1968, Billy club and nail.
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Lewis Stein, Untitled, ca. 1968, Billy club and nail.
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Installation view of "Lewis Stein: Works from 1968-1979," 2017, at Essex Street, New York.
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Lewis Stein, Untitled, ca. 1976, push button, bell cord, buzzer, and transformer.
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Lewis Stein, Untitled, ca. 1977, satin chrome handle.
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Lewis Stein, Untitled, ca. 1971, stanchions and velvet rope.
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Lewis Stein, Untitled, ca. 1979–80, 250 watt high pressure sodium lamp and bulb, six-foot steel extension arm.
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Lewis Stein, Untitled, ca. 1979–80, 250 watt high pressure sodium lamp and bulb, six-foot steel extension arm.
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Lewis Stein, Untitled, ca. 1977, siren, formica plinth.
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Lewis Stein, Untitled, ca. 1977, siren, formica plinth.