The artwork titled “One and eight – a description” was created by Joseph Kosuth in 1965. This installation piece is associated with the Conceptual Art movement.
The artwork comprises a minimalist, conceptual exploration of language and form, featuring a neon sign that glows in pink light. The neon sign spells out the words: “NEON ELECTRICAL LIGHT ENGLISH GLASS LETTERS PINK EIGHT,” emphasizing the material and linguistic description of the artwork itself. This installation underscores the relationship between language, perception, and the object, central themes within the Conceptual Art movement. The stark, illuminated text set against a plain background creates a striking visual that invites viewers to contemplate the interplay between the representation and the described reality.
