23"H 15”W 45”L
The boutique format continued to hold interest for the group in the 1990s
interests that evolved to engage with social and cultural politics
half-red mylar balloons (a nod to the Catalan flag) in the form of a stylized capsule
The sculpture was commissioned by the US government in celebration of the country's 200th birthday and the "Art in Architecture" program
GENERAL IDEA "ORGASM RENEWAL PROJECT" 1972 Dan Christensen Igloo 1984 Caviar20 Acrylic on Paper 23"H 15”W 45”LIn 1967, General Idea was founded in Toronto by AA Bronson (b. 1946), Felix Partz (1945 1994), and Jorge Zontal (1944 1994). Over the course of 25 years, they made a significant contribution to postmodern and conceptual art in Canada and beyond. The group was both prolific and multi disciplinary long before it became de rigueur. They worked across a wide range of media including photography, sculpture, painting, mail art, video, installations,