HEAD OVER HEELS AFTER MARX & ANGELS

LAWRENCE WEINER (1942-2021)

HEAD OVER HEELS AFTER MARX & ANGELS, 2010/2025

tattoo in three colors

tattoo dimensions: scaled to suit the receiver

tattoo placement: as suits the receiver

edition of 1

Originally published in 2010, reissued by the Estate of Lawrence Weiner.

This tattoo is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the Estate of Lawrence Weiner.

From the portfolio INKED: Tattoos by Contemporary Artists. Published by Sharon Coplan for JOOPITER.

Courtesy and copyright: © Lawrence Weiner Estate, 2025

Photography by Pamela Berkovic. Tattoo visualizations by Zach Reich.

A portion of the proceeds from this sale will go in support of American Civil Liberties Union.

NOTES:

Born in New York, Lawrence Weiner (1942-2021) was a major pioneering figure in the Conceptual Art movement. His work fundamentally reshaped the boundaries of contemporary art. Renowned for his deeply philosophical works and use of language, Weiner created typographic text pieces that appeared on walls, floors, buildings, and public spaces, emphasizing that the idea itself could be the artwork, regardless of its physical realization. His radical approach challenged conventional art forms and invited viewers to engage intellectually with the work, rather than passively consume it. Weiner’s influence persists across generations of artists exploring meaning and context with language as a medium. Notable exhibitions of his work include his 2008 retrospective AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE at the Whitney Museum of American Art and public installations such as AT THE SAME MOMENT on the High Line in New York.