Thorny Territory
Artist
Mark Dion
(American, born 1961)
Titles
- Museum Culture
Date2020
MediumScreenprint
DimensionsSheet: 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
Credit LinePurchased through the John Petersen Acquisition Fund with additional Funding from the Dean of Arts and Sciences.
CultureAmerican
MarkingsLeRoy Neiman Center for Print Studies stamp on verso
PortfolioMuseum Culture
Object numberPC2021.07.02
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionA thorny cactus in a pot acts as a diagram for museum collecting practices. Each part of the plant is labeled with a different motivation for selecting works of art for museum acquisition, from "curator caprice" to "what is most useful for teaching." This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
Between 1624-1630
1968