Patterson, Benjamin. The Eureka Machine, 1988. Two stapled photocopies with stamped ink, containing wire, walnut, and light bulb attached with two twist ties, overall: 11/16 x 8 9/16 x 10 7/8" (1.8 x 21.7 x 27.7 cm). The Gilbert and Lila Silverman Fluxus Collection Gift, FC2012. (Photo: MoMA)

The Eureka Machine

1988

Benjamin Patterson

American, 1934–2016

Fluxus Collection

Maker/Artist: Patterson, Benjamin
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Two stapled photocopies with stamped ink, containing wire, walnut, and light bulb attached with two twist ties
Medium: stapled, photocopies, stamped, ink, containing, wire, walnut, light, bulb, attached, twist, ties
Dimensions: overall: 11/16 x 8 9/16 x 10 7/8" (1.8 x 21.7 x 27.7 cm)
Departments: Fluxus Collection
Accession Number: FC2012
Credit Line: The Gilbert and Lila Silverman Fluxus Collection Gift