Jenny’s work is defined by its 21st century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Blue Tilt
Jenny Holzer American, born 1950

Untitled (Fear is the Most Elegant Weapon...), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Untitled (Don't Talk Down to Me), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Plate, from Truisms
Jenny Holzer American, born 1950

Untitled (Rejoice!), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Untitled (Avert Thy Mortal Eyes...), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Untitled (It All Has to Burn...), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Untitled (Ruin your fucking Self Before...), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Untitled (Freedom is it!), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Untitled (Shriek When the Pain Hits..), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Truisms
Jenny Holzer American, born 1950

Untitled (Change is the Basis...), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Untitled (Destroy Superabundance...), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Untitled (Disaster Draws People like Flies.), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Untitled (Oh Lord When You are Alone...), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Untitled (People Must Pay...), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Untitled (Because There is No God..), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Untitled (It's Mostly Love...), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Untitled (Monday, Someone Died Because...), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950

Untitled (Repressing Sex Urges...), from Inflammatory Essays
Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950