GENERAL IDEA "TEST PATTERN: T.V DINNER PLATE", 1988General Idea was founded in 1967 in Toronto by AA Bronson (b. 1946), Felix Partz (1945 1994), and Jorge Zontal (1944 1994). Over the course of 25 years, they made a significant contribution to postmodern and conceptual art in Canada and beyond. The group was both prolific and multi disciplinary long before it became de rigueur. They worked across a wide range of media including photography, sculpture, painting, mail art, video, installations,

Exhibited at Leo Castelli during the 1970's

General Idea created artworks that referenced the "Miss General Idea Pageant" including many references to the "Pavillion" the (imaginary) venue for the pageant

for artists such as Joanne Tod

Aston elevates the cut-out with an intricate structure of pins beneath the work

After tearing the eroded posters from public walls

Tod has always been enchanted by the aesthetics and craftsmanship of decorative arts

Signed and dated by artist on verso

Untitled ("Spark")

29"H 20"W (work)

forms a triad of icons that Charles Pachter has repeatedly visited over the course of his career

Caviar20 is thrilled to present the esteemed work of Louise Nevelson - one of the most revered and unique artists of the 20th century

longtime companion to the artist