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General Idea
Hot Property!

1977

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General Idea was formed in 1967 as a collective of three Canadian artists in Toronto, Felix Partz, Jorge Zontal and AA Bronson. Over the next 30 years, the trio made a remarkable and inimitable contribution to post-modern art, shaping new expectations and perspectives. With their subversive approach and interest in parody and appropriation, General Idea addressed a broad range of social issues including consumerism, media consumption, the cult of the artist, and AIDS. General Idea were both prolific and multi-disciplinary (long before it became de rigueur) creating works in a wide range of media including photography, sculpture, painting, mail art, video, installations, multiples, and performance. This early and iconic screenprint was created in tandem with a 1977 performance at the Winnipeg Art Gallery in Manitoba. Along with "Going Thru The Motions", "Hot Property" was a staged rehearsal for the 1984 General Idea Beauty Pageant. This conceptual parody was a 20-year running concept that was realized in various mediums and iterations. “Hot Property” was among a handful of 1970s performances that utilized the gallery audience as a feedback loop, acting as a studio audience during the performance’s cinematic proceedings. In this performance, the audience was provided with a "safety" exit plan in case the pavilion catches fire. “Hot Property” was a performance, a pseudo film, and also this exhibition poster...a truly multimedia work. "Hot Property!" Canada, 1977 Screenprint on paper From an edition of 300 44"H 34"W (sheet) Very good condition.
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    1977
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    Height: 44 in (111.76 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)
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    Edition of 300Price: $4,300
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    Toronto, CA
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    Seller: 8-221stDibs: LU215210743612

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