
Amazing
1 work

Ha Ha Ha, 2023
Monoprint in oil with collage, engraving and embossment on handmade paper
29 3/4 x 25 in 75.6 x 63.5 cm
From the thesaurus paintings, Bochner ventured into a fresh artistic exploration, maintaining his enduring intrigue with language and color. Commencing with the ubiquitous phrase "blah blah blah" — a linguistic shortcut in English denoting verbosity — he transitioned to another emblematic expression: "ha ha ha." Functioning akin to "blah," "ha" serves as an auditory representation of laughter, resonating particularly in today's digitally-driven milieu, where brevity reigns supreme in communication. Through this choice, Bochner not only engages in a playful linguistic exercise but also offers a wry acknowledgment of his own conceptual art legacy, infused with a humor that underscores his creative endeavor.
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Auction History

If The Color Changes; If The Color Changes; and If The Color Changes · Mel Bochner · Phillips · 2025-10 · $5,418

Meditation on the Theorem of Pythagoras · Mel Bochner · SBI Art Auction · 2025-09 · $0

Primer (1969-1972) Twenty-One Demonstrations from a Theory of Sculpture · Mel Bochner · Christie's · 2025-07 · $1,134

Primer (1969-1972) Twenty-One Demonstrations from a Theory of Sculpture (K. 1995.07) · Mel Bochner · Phillips · 2025-02 · $889

That's All Folks (K.W. 2014.09) · Mel Bochner · Phillips · 2025-01 · $0

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