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The product is a rare 1945 Marcel Duchamp designed exhibition brochure for the Man Ray show at Julien Levy. The brochure features a portrait orientation and is made of paper. It is an original print from the 1940s, capturing the themes of Surrealism and Dadaism. Measuring 12 inches in height and 9 inches in width, this photo-mechanical relief print showcases Duchamp\'s unique style and artistic vision.
Up for sale is an incredibly rare, highly sought-after original exhibition brochure from Man Ray’s landmark solo exhibition, \"Objects of My Affection,\" held at the legendary Julien Levy Gallery (42 East 57th St, N.Y.) in April 1945.This four-page folded leaflet is a historic collaboration of 20th-century avant-garde masters. The iconic blue-and-white halftone dot cover was designed by Marcel Duchamp, who photomechanically enlarged a cinema frame of a couple kissing to visually conceptualize his theory of the \"infra-thin.\"The interior features an important statement/essay by Man Ray regarding his artistic process, along with a printed checklist of the paintings, watercolors, rayographs, and drawings featured in the 1945 show. Copies of this exact piece are preserved in permanent collections at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Art Institute of Chicago.
