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Lawrence Weiner Most Popular Paintings

The 11 artworks by Lawrence Weiner our visitors look at most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one.

Edition 2026 · 11 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Lawrence Weiner · 1942 – 2021

Some Objects of Desire – Lawrence Weiner

2004 · Museu d'Art Contemporani, Barcelona

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 11 artworks by Lawrence Weiner
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Lawrence Weiner: The Level of Water

1970 · Serralves Foundation, Porto · original 130 x 198 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 11 artworks by Lawrence Weiner
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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TAKEN FROM HERE TO WHERE IT CAME FROM AND TAKEN TO A PLACE AND USED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT CAN ONLY REMAIN AS A REPRESENTATION OF WHAT IT WAS WHERE IT CAME FROM

1980 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 11 artworks by Lawrence Weiner
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Wind and the Willows What's Our Hero To Do, 2000, Lawrence Weiner

2000

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 11 artworks by Lawrence Weiner
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Slow Corrosion Leading to a Loss of Inherent Diginity of the Object at Hand (1985) by Lawrence Weiner

1985

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 11 artworks by Lawrence Weiner
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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CRUSHED BETWEEN COBBLESTONES, 1988, Lawrence Weiner

1988

Lawrence Weiner’s ‘Crushed Between Cobblestones’ (1988) is a striking digital graphic exploring constraint & fragmentation through bold typography. Minimalist, conceptual art.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Minimalism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 11 artworks by Lawrence Weiner
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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A 36 x 36 removal to the lathing or support wall of plaster or wallboard from a wall, 1968, Lawrence Weiner

1968

Explore Lawrence Weiner's 'Removal' (1968): A minimalist study of raw wood, texture & decay. This unique conceptual piece highlights form and materiality.

View the most popular artwork of Lawrence Weiner ranked #7: A 36 x 36 removal to the lathing or support wall of plaster or wallboard from a wall

Art Movement: Conceptual Art
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 11 artworks by Lawrence Weiner
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As Time Goes By

1993 · original 56 x 47 cm

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 11 artworks by Lawrence Weiner
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Altered to Suit A Film of Lawrence Weiner by Lawrence Weiner, 1979

1979 · original 28 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 11 artworks by Lawrence Weiner
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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With a Relation to the Various Manners of Placement and or Location, Lawrence Weiner

1974 · original 36 x 36 cm

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Color Palette: Pastels

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 11 artworks by Lawrence Weiner
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Turf, Stake and String from S.M.S. No. 5, 1968, Lawrence Weiner

1968 · original 16 x 22 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 11 artworks by Lawrence Weiner
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The artist

Lawrence Weiner

1942 – 2021

Quick facts

Top 3 worksSome Objects of Desire, The Level of Water, TAKEN FROM HERE TO WHERE IT CAME FROM AND TAKEN TO A PLACE AND USED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT CAN ONLY REMAIN AS A REPRESENTATION OF WHAT IT WAS WHERE IT CAME FROM
Born1942, Manhattan, United States
Art periodModern
NationalityUnited States
Works on APS11
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Also known asLawrence Charles Weiner, Lawrence Wiener, لورانس وينر, ローレンス・ウェイナー, Лоуренс Вайнер

Biography

The Language of Materiality

Lawrence Weiner was an American conceptual artist born in Manhattan, United States. His practice centered on the use of language as a sculptural medium, often utilizing wall texts and statements to describe sculptural processes and materials. He developed a framework known as the Declaration of Intent, which established that a piece may be constructed, fabricated, or may not need to be built at all, leaving the final condition to the receiver. His work explored the relationship between language, materials, and space, often focusing on the inherent properties of substances like wood, stone, and metal.

Throughout his career, Weiner's work was presented in various formats, including:

Exhibitions and Recognition

Weiner's work has been showcased in numerous international institutions, including the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., and the Tate Gallery in London. His exhibitions spanned various locations, such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Museum Ludwig in Cologne. He participated in several Documenta exhibitions and the Venice Biennale.

His professional recognition included several honors, such as:

Questions & Answers

What other names is Lawrence Weiner known by?

Lawrence Weiner appears under the alternate names Lawrence Charles Weiner, Lawrence Wiener, لورانس وينر, ローレンス・ウェイナー, Лоуренс Вайнер.

In which historical period did Lawrence Weiner work?

Lawrence Weiner worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Where are Lawrence Weiner's artworks mapped by subject?

The Subject Atlas of Lawrence Weiner is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 16, 2026

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