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Les Levine, b.1935

Using the Camera as a Club1979

Using the Camera as a Club is a 1979 work by Les Levine. It is not currently on display in IMMA. It is part of the IMMA Permanent Collection.

MediumEtched on zinc; printed in sepia ink on buff German etching paper
Dimensions55.88 x 76.2 cm
Credit LineIMMA Collection: Donated by the artist, 2010
EditionEdition AP 4/20 (bottom left corner)
Item NumberIMMA.3302.3
Not on view
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Les Levine, Using the Camera as a Club, 1979, Etched on zinc; printed in sepia ink on buff German etching paper, 55.88 x 76.2 cm, Collection Irish Museum of Modern Art, Donated by the artist, 2010

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  • About the Artist

    • About the Artist

    Les Levine b.1935

    Les Levine studied at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, London, before moving to Toronto in 1958, where he continued his studies at the New School of Art. Levine’s artistic practice incorporates various means including painting, sculpture, installation, performance work, mail art and artists’ books. During his prolific career Levine has produced major series of works about the manifold effects and functions of the media and information systems. Levine continues to live and work in New York.
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    Artworks by Les Levine

    ”Who’s afraid of Green White and Orange”

    ”Who’s afraid of Green White and Orange” Les Levine 2011

    ”Kill God” campaign, Dublin, Ireland Les Levine 1994

    ”Win the Race” campaign, Aalst, Belgium

    ”Win the Race” campaign, Aalst, Belgium Les Levine 1992

    Group Shows Cut-Up the Group

    Group Shows Cut-Up the Group Les Levine 1989

    ”Controlarms” campaign, Dortmund, Germany Les Levine 1989

    ”Consume or Perish” campaign, Stuttgart, Germany Les Levine 1988

    ‘Pray For More” campaign, Stuttgart, Germany Les Levine 1988

    ”Attack God Rambo” campaign, London, England Les Levine 1985

    ”Take” campaign, City of Industry, los Angeles, CA Les Levine 1984

    ”We Are Not Afraid” campaign, NYC subways

    ”We Are Not Afraid” campaign, NYC subways Les Levine 1981

    Using the Camera as a Club

    Using the Camera as a Club Les Levine 1979

    Using the Camera as a Club

    Using the Camera as a Club Les Levine 1979

    Using the Camera as a Club

    Using the Camera as a Club Les Levine 1979

    Using the Camera as a Club

    Using the Camera as a Club Les Levine 1979

    Using the Camera as a Club

    Using the Camera as a Club Les Levine 1979

    Using the Camera as a Club

    Using the Camera as a Club Les Levine 1979

    Sean Shannon plays with toy tommy gun made by his father while interned

    Sean Shannon plays with toy tommy gun made by his father while interned Les Levine 1979

    Enthusiastic supporter at Vanguard Rally (Protestant extremists)

    Enthusiastic supporter at Vanguard Rally (Protestant extremists) Les Levine 1979

    I.R.A. handmade training chart

    I.R.A. handmade training chart Les Levine 1979

    Police roadblock at civil rights march just outside Belfast

    Police roadblock at civil rights march just outside Belfast Les Levine 1979

    Protestant women from Springmartin Estates, Belfast. “We are the ones who should get the sympathy.”

    Protestant women from Springmartin Estates, Belfast. “We are the ones who should get the sympathy.” Les Levine 1979

    Bomb Victim in Belfast

    Bomb Victim in Belfast Les Levine 1979

    Sisters of a bomb victim removing sympathy notes from flowers sent by friends

    Sisters of a bomb victim removing sympathy notes from flowers sent by friends Les Levine 1979

    Aftermath of bomb in Hope Court, Belfast

    Aftermath of bomb in Hope Court, Belfast Les Levine 1979

    Family lay daughter, a bomb victim, to rest in Belfast

    Family lay daughter, a bomb victim, to rest in Belfast Les Levine 1979

    British Paratroops checking cause of explosion

    British Paratroops checking cause of explosion Les Levine 1979

    I.R.A. Funeral

    I.R.A. Funeral Les Levine 1979

    Protestant mother from Springmartin Estates. “They try to shoot up at us every night of the week.”

    Protestant mother from Springmartin Estates. “They try to shoot up at us every night of the week.” Les Levine 1979

    Deery family of 13 (Catholic): Father dead, Mother shot in the thigh on ‘Bloody Sunday.’

    Deery family of 13 (Catholic): Father dead, Mother shot in the thigh on ‘Bloody Sunday.’ Les Levine 1979

    Vanguard leaders take oath of allegiance at Rally at Ormeau Park, Belfast

    Vanguard leaders take oath of allegiance at Rally at Ormeau Park, Belfast Les Levine 1979

    General Ford, Chief of Staff of British Army, at bomb site

    General Ford, Chief of Staff of British Army, at bomb site Les Levine 1979

    A Bomb goes off in Belfast

    A Bomb goes off in Belfast Les Levine 1979

    Mrs. Young (Catholic) is consoled by neighbours after hearing her son, John, was shot on ‘Bloody Sunday.’

    Mrs. Young (Catholic) is consoled by neighbours after hearing her son, John, was shot on ‘Bloody Sunday.’ Les Levine 1979

    Old Woman in Derry

    Old Woman in Derry Les Levine 1979

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    Resurrection

    Resurrection Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    Resurrection. Why is Truth Always the First Victim? Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    Resurrection. Are We Everything We See? Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    Resurrection. Is Our Home Truly Our Castle? Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    Resurrection. Are We Turning Every Possible Corner? Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    Resurrection. Is There Compassion In Assuming a Fixed Position? Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    Resurrection. Can we move forward together? Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    Resurrection.Will the Blasts Stay In the Past? Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    Resurrection. What Should We Believe? Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    Resurrection. Would Unity Join or Divide Us? Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    Resurrection. Is There a Boundary to Forgive and Forget? Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    Resurrection. Are We Ready to Stand Alone? Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    Resurrection. At What Point Does Hate Turn into Love? Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    Resurrection. Could This be the End of the Line? Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster

    The Troubles: an Artist’s Document of Ulster Les Levine 1972

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