The artwork, titled “Painting To Hammer A Nail,” was created by Yoko Ono in 1966. Falling under the Neo-Dada art movement, this piece is categorized as an installation.
The artwork features a rectangular board that is attached to a wall, covered with numerous nails in various positions and orientations. Accompanying the board is a hammer, suggesting an interactive element inviting the viewer to engage by hammering nails into the board themselves. A chain is also connected to the board, adding a structural and possibly symbolic element to the composition. The piece’s simplicity in design contrasts with the implied action and interaction, embodying the Neo-Dada spirit of merging art with life and everyday objects.
