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Lock and Key

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of rectangular object titled "Lock and Key", by artist Gordon Matta-Clark. The rectangular object is positioned horizontally, long side facing, centered in the frame. The object has a dark color with a rough texture and small holes around the edges. There are two small feet at the bottom and a small protrusion on the left side. A keyhole is in the center, and a small square hole is on the right side. To the right of the object, a small key with a curved top is present. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
1725–50
Medium:
Iron, wood
Dimensions:
600 × 481 px
Museum record:
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