N.p. (Toronto): s.p. (Lexier), 2005 31 x 23cm, printed cream envelope - content of a 30 x 21cm, 1pp letterpress print on Worldwin Colormates paper (blue). This is numbered as one of 25 signed and numbered examples. The page has a reproduction of a handwritten list of numbers in the artist's hand. In original transparent plastic envelope.
N.p. (Toronto): s.p. (Lexier), 2005 31 x 23cm, printed cream envelope - content of FOUR 30 x 21cm, 1pp letterpress prints on Worldwin Colormates paper (green). This is numbered as one of 25 signed and numbered examples. The pages each have a found reproduction of a handwritten notes in the artist's hand. In original transparent plastic envelope.
N.p.: Various Projects, n.d. (2021) 14.5x 7.5cm, plastic envelope with printed label content of a five-sided metal and plastic keyring which has the text "I OWN THIS". One of 100 hand-numbered examples. VG+.
Toronto: s.p. (Lexier), 2022 28 x 32 x 8cm, commercial white cardboard posting box with applied rubber stamp impression in red with the text: "This was sent by Micah Lexier on a _____ from 88 Seaforth Ave, Toronto PN Canada M6K 1NS and was received on a _____" the two dates have been filled in by Lexier (Friday)_ and Paul Robertson who received the work (Tuesday). Inside the box are a series of sealed envelopes - each has a similar text (however printed offset) : "This envelope was sent by Micah Lexier on a _____ from 88 Seaforth Ave, Toronto PN Canada M6K 1NS and was received on a _____" - the largest 22.5 x 30.5cm, envelope in red and there is a handwritten "PR" on the middle of the envelope by Lexier. This first largest envelope has been opened. The next envelope is smaller (15 x 24cm approx) and has the same text in green and again "PR" written by Lexier in the middle of a hand drawn square. This envelope has not been opened. In side this unopened envelope appears to be another envelope with further contents inside it (another even smaller envelope?) - but because the green envelope has not been opened the exact contents can only be guessed at. A unique mail art work. VG+ with some obvious wear to the outer mailed box.
Gorebridge: Show & Tell Editions, 2022 ]10.5 x 15cm, 2pp digitally printed postcard with one side laminated. The card has the text FILL IN THE BLANKS on the front and verso a form to fill in requesting the sender and recepient to note their names and the day on which the card was sent. Two options are available - one card with the form partially filled in by Paul Robertson and the day of sending or a second card in unprinted envelope which you can send to someone and fill in the form. A mail art work by the Canadian conceptual artist. Only 100 such cards were printed. VG+.
Gorebridge: Show & Tell Editions, 2022 Four different 10.5 x 15cm, 2pp digitally printed postcards with one side laminated. Each card has a dot in one of the four corners (different on each card in the set) and publication details on the back. A printed envelope has the number from the edition and an identifying tick to show which of two related editions the cards are. A conceptual artwork by the Canadian conceptual artist. Only 100 such sets of cards were printed. VG+. The price is for all 4 cards in the set and the envelope. VG+ There is a related work FOUR CORNERS (ARROW) also available.
Gorebridge: Show & Tell Editions, 2022 Four different 10.5 x 15cm, 2pp digitally printed postcards with one side laminated. Each card has an arrow in one of the four corners (different on each card in the set) and publication details on the back. A printed envelope has the number from the edition and an identifying tick to show which of two related editions the cards are. A conceptual artwork by the Canadian conceptual artist. Only 100 such sets of cards were printed. VG+. The price is for all 4 cards in the set and the envelope. VG+ There is a related work FOUR CORNERS (DOT) also available.
Brighton: Fifth Syllable, 2022 22.8 x 15cm, 110pp plus card covers. In original sealed transparent plastic bag. Placed in is a small lead pencil and confetti. An assemblage artist's book with contributions from 47 artists, venues, collectors and comedians contribute texts with varying sincerity, seriousness and originality. Contributors include Dominic Allan, Mariah Anwander, David Bellingham, Lorna Hamilton-Brown, Sara Korshøj Christensen, Caustic Coastal, Nick Davies (Loophole Projects), Charlie Duck, Daniel Eatock, The Arts Emergency, Steven Emmanuel, Mark Essen, Harrell Fletcher, Ryan Gander, Lauren Godfrey, Harry Grundy, Sam Harris, Sadie Hennessy, Jamie Holman & Alex Zawadzki (Uncultured Creatives), David Horvitz, IMT Gallery, Inglewood Centre for Contemporary Art (Jason & Lori Brown), Patrick Adam Jones, Dion Kitson, Nathaniel Pitt (Division of Labour), Tony Law, Micah Lexier, Sean McClusky, Trackie McLeod, Susan Morris, Simon Munnery, Originalprojects, Anna Reading, The Revelator, Scott Robertson, Motion Sickness, Stephen Skrynka, Trevor H. Smith, Clare Strand, Annika Ström, Milly Thompson, Demelza Watts, Russell Webb, Zembla Gallery. Epilogue written by Orion W Crane. The pencil is an object multiple by Robertson. One of 300 copies released. VG+.
N.p. (Toronto): s.p. (Lexier) , 2016 28 x 21.5cm, unpaginated ( c. 50pp) plus backing board. Glue bound pad of paper which has the instruction "Writing Letters/Write a letter of your own on this page". An epistle encouraging object multiple by Lexier which was issued in a limited edition of only 50 numbered examples (on the last sheet). VG+.
New Brunswick: Owens Art Gallery, 2007 13.5 x 18.5cm, light green on white envelope with the details of Lexier's exhibition content of a 37.5 x 52.5cm single sheet which has perforations which allow it to be torn into 12 separate 12.5 x 17.5cm, 1pp sheets each with a single line from the exhibition details (as found on the envelope) also printed in the light green. VG+.
NYC: Jack Shainman Gallery, 1996 10.5 x 15cm, red and silver on white thick card with a die cut circle in which a metallic circular coin with the details of the exhibition on it. Object multiple and invite in a single item. VG+.
Toronto: s.p. (Lexier), 1994 8 x 5.7 c 1.8cm, two part silver box with embossed lid content of a 7.5 x 5cm, 4pp leaflet insert and a 8 x 5.5 large metal pin badge in the shape of a uneven cross with safety pin attachment and foam. This is one of only 79 example (one for each year of Lexier's grandfather's life) and is an enlargement of the grandparent's handwriting. A larger sculptural installation made up of 29,064 such Xs was installed at the Scurfield Hall in the University of Calgary in 1994. This is a rare relatively early Lexier work. Near fine in like box.
N.p. (Toronto): s.p. (Lexier), 2018 9 x 6.5 x 1.7cm, printed outer box content of 52 original commercial playing cards. The box has had a printed label showing alphabet glued on the back and a small hole drilled through the box and all of the cards. Each box has the hole in a different place (a different letter of the alphabet - here the C) - hence creating 26 different objects. VG+.
Toronto: The Drake Hotel, 2009 8.5 x 14.5cm, printed envelope with a design by Lexier on the front and publisher details verso. The work is intended to have some unspecified item added inside and given to another participant. Limitation unknown but this example is signed on the envelope flap by Lexier in black ink. Fine.
Quebec: Musee d'Art Contemporain de Montreal, 1998 10 x 23.5cm, 2pp announcement card for a solo show on the ocassion of the artist's 37th year (half way through statistical life expectancy). The front of the card is an original conceptual work - "portrait as an invitation divided proportionally between this black type representing life lived and the remaining white space representing life to come, based on statistical life expectancy". VG but there is a small close tear bottom right.
N.p. (Toronto): s.p. (Lexier), 2006 - 2008 23 x 15cm, black on white printed envelope content of four artist's books (each published originally separately in the period 2006 to 2008) - uniformly 21 x 15cm, 4pp, 12pp, 16pp and 16pp plus card covers. Each page has a reproduced "revelation" a text handwritten by Lexier then crossed out which were used to make larger steel sculptures. Limitation unknown but not many. Near fine complete set which are not impossible to find.
Ontario: Four Point Puzzles, 2020 25 x 26 x 5cm, full colour two part box containing a 63.5 x 63.5cm, full colour jigsaw puzzle. The image is made up of a number of found items from Lexier's collection. VG+ in original shrink wrap.
N.p.(Toronto): s.p. (Lexier), 20122 21 x 15cm, 16pp printed black on blue with white card covers. The text of the book has one word on each page of the text: "Each of the words in this sentence was handwritten by a different friend of mine." This is one of 100 hand numbered copies. Fine.
N.p. (Brescia): Tonini Editore, 2022 16.5 x 11.2cm, 52pp plus card covers. Artist’s book where every page reproduces the colophon information about the publisher, how many books were printed, etc etc. Typically self-referential. VG+.
Toronto: s.p. (Lexier), 2022 30.5 x 23cm, 8pp (single folded sheet). Artist's book which consists of a continuous drawing by Olia Mishcheko of a major public sculpture by Lexier of nine coloured metal sculptures installed along the Lower Don trail in 2020. The drawing is without colour and might be ready ffor colouring-in. Limitation unknown. VG+.
Toronto: Art Metropole, 2010 22 x 15 x 2cm, two part box with printing content of 12 different 21 x 14.5cm, 4pp offset exhibition catalogues. Each catalogue contains a text and a b/w photograph of a vitrine installed at Art Metropole which changed each month. This is a boxed collection of the catalogues issued in a signed and numbered edition of 50 plus a small number of artist's proofs. Now scarce. VG+.
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