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On Kawara's 1982 Date Painting Featured in artcritical Archive

publication · 2026-04-22

On Kawara created a painting titled "Jan. 19, 1982" in 1982 using acrylic on canvas measuring 10 x 13 inches. The artwork includes a handmade cardboard box and newspaper insert as part of its presentation. The piece is represented courtesy of the artist and ARCHIVES Contemporary Art. This information was published on artcritical's website on July 13, 2014, at 11:58 PM. The post was categorized under the artist's name and made available through RSS feed. The painting represents Kawara's ongoing "Today" series documenting specific dates. Each work in this series follows strict formal parameters established by the artist. Kawara's date paintings have become iconic within conceptual art practices.

Key facts

  • On Kawara created "Jan. 19, 1982" in 1982
  • The painting measures 10 x 13 inches
  • Medium is acrylic on canvas
  • Includes handmade cardboard box and newspaper insert
  • Courtesy of artist and ARCHIVES Contemporary Art
  • Published on artcritical July 13, 2014 at 11:58 PM
  • Part of Kawara's "Today" series documenting dates
  • Follows strict formal parameters established by artist

Entities

Artists

  • On Kawara

Institutions

  • ARCHIVES Contemporary Art
  • artcritical

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