Richard Tuttle (American, b. 1941). Open Carefully , 2000. Plastic container, paint, painted stones, paper. 9-1/4 x 5-1/...

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Richard Tuttle (American, b. 1941)
Open Carefully , 2000
Plastic container, paint, painted stones, paper
9-1/4 x 5-1/2 x 2 inches (23.5 x 14.0 x 5.1 cm) (closed)
974/1000
Signed and numbered to verso

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE WEST COAST COLLECTION

Open Carefully was designed and assembled by Tuttle for the "Two With Any Two" exhibit at MOCA. The container opens to reveal two compartments, one is filled with small painted stones, the other reveals a miniature booklet of thumb nails attached to a shredded paper fan.

PROVENANCE:
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, California;
Acquired from above, 2006.

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