Quinten de Kort

This is the second painting in a series of three paintings depicting the life journey of the Japanese artist On Kawara. All three paintings are created using only the colors red, blue, black, and white, as these were the only colors On Kawara used in his work. On Kawara traveled extensively during his life, and during these travels, he sent telegrams to his friends and family. These telegrams were quite peculiar, and as a result, they are now displayed in several museums around the world. For instance, he sent telegrams with the text "I Went" multiple times, and alongside the telegram, he included a map where he precisely marked the route he walked that day with a red line. In this painting, a few of these telegrams are depicted. Additionally, you can see On Kawara (on the balcony) in Paris, the city he loved to visit.