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Gun Powder
Exhibition poster Edward Ruscha's "Gunpowder Drawings" show held at the Alexander Iolas Gallery in New York. The event took place with a preview on December 12, 1967.
Exhibition Details

Artist: Edward Ruscha
Exhibition Title: "Gun-powder Drawings"
Gallery: Alexandre Iolas Gallery
Location: 15 E. 55 St, New York
Date: December 1967 – January 1968, with a preview event on December 12, 1967

About the "Gunpowder Drawings"
Ruscha developed a unique technique for these works, soaking gunpowder pellets in water to create a fine powder that could be rubbed onto paper using cotton swabs and Q-tips. This method allowed for warm tones and delicate gradations that some initially mistook for airbrushing. The series is a significant part of Ruscha's work, exploring the visual appearance and materiality of words.
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