The artwork, titled “I Am Still Alive (18.05.1973)” by On Kawara, dates back to 1973, and is part of both the Conceptual Art and Mail Art movements. It falls under the genre of figurative art.
The artwork features a piece of correspondence that appears to be a postcard or letter. The primary focus is the text “i am still alive on, kawara +,” which is prominently displayed on the lower left side. The address section includes details such as the recipient’s address, which is a gallery in Zagreb, Yugoslavia, and markings indicative of postal handling. Handwritten notes and stamps further enhance the document’s appearance, adding layers of meaning and context. The piece embodies Kawara’s conceptual exploration of existence and communication through minimalist, yet highly evocative means.
