Isabelle Frances McGuire & Nolan Simon
The First Machine
September 2 - October 28, 2023
Press Release
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Isabelle Frances McGuire
Robot Donkey 2, 2023
animatronic donkey, air compressor, wood
51.5 x 41 x 61 in (130.81 x 104.14 x 154.94 cm)
Robot Donkey 2, 2023
animatronic donkey, air compressor, wood
51.5 x 41 x 61 in (130.81 x 104.14 x 154.94 cm)
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Nolan Simon
The Soft Tread of Silicone Heels, 2023
oil and dye sublimation on linen mounted on board
19 x 15 in (48.26 x 38.1 cm)
20.5 x 16.375 (52.07 x 41.6 cm) framed
The Soft Tread of Silicone Heels, 2023
oil and dye sublimation on linen mounted on board
19 x 15 in (48.26 x 38.1 cm)
20.5 x 16.375 (52.07 x 41.6 cm) framed
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Isabelle Frances McGuire
Flag2(“A Star is Born”, “Betsy Ross”), 2023
nylon and flag pole
35.5 x 59 in (90 x 150 cm)
Flag2(“A Star is Born”, “Betsy Ross”), 2023
nylon and flag pole
35.5 x 59 in (90 x 150 cm)
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Nolan Simon
Soft Reins, First Tools, 2023
oil and dye sublimation on linen mounted on board
19 x 15 in (48.26 x 38.1 cm)
20.5 x 16.375 (52.07 x 41.6 cm) framed
Soft Reins, First Tools, 2023
oil and dye sublimation on linen mounted on board
19 x 15 in (48.26 x 38.1 cm)
20.5 x 16.375 (52.07 x 41.6 cm) framed
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Nolan Simon
Soft Reins, Man Kind, 2023
oil and dye sublimation on linen mounted on board
19 x 15 in (48.26 x 38.1 cm)
20.5 x 16.375 (52.07 x 41.6 cm) framed
Soft Reins, Man Kind, 2023
oil and dye sublimation on linen mounted on board
19 x 15 in (48.26 x 38.1 cm)
20.5 x 16.375 (52.07 x 41.6 cm) framed
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