Ian Wilson, collection of Discussion cards and flyers

For over 50 years, conceptual artist Ian Wilson (1940–2020) staged 'Discussions', events in which he invited individuals to engage in private and public conversations about verbal communication. All that remains of these works are the invitations and certificates that were given to attendees.

This lot contains 15 cards which typically just state that Ian Wilson will be present for discussion at a specific location and time. Featured are the following discussions: (1) Dec 1 1970, 19:00 at Café de la Monnaie Paris. Organized by Michel Claura. (2) Sept 20 1974 from 7-10 pm at Galerie Rolf Preisig Basel. (3) June 1, 2, 3, 1976 at John Weber Gallery New York. (4) April 27 1976 8:30 at Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven. (5) April 28 1976 20:30 at Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven. (6) March 11, 12, 13 1978 at Rolf Preisig gallery Basel. (7) March 15,16,17 1978 at Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven. (8) May 12,13 1979 from 14-17:00 at Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven. (9) June 28 1980 16:00 at Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven. (10) May 11 1980 20:00 at Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven. (11) Sept 20 2007 6:00 pm at Yvon Lambert New York. (12) March 1 2009 at Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven. (13) Sept 3 2011 at Dia:Beacon New York. (14) May 7-8 20143 at Jan Mot Brussels. (15) March 15 2014 at Dia:Beacon New York. (total 15)