One Million Years 1969

"One Million Years" (1969) is a conceptual art piece by On Kawara, a Japanese-American artist who was known for his minimalist and time-based artworks. The work is a performance piece captured in a still image, featuring two figures seated at a table within a windowed enclosure. The subject of the performance, which involved the two figures writing for an extended period of time, is not explicitly shown, but is suggested by the image's simple composition and focus on the figures' engaged posture and tools. This piece is characteristic of Kawara's work, which often explored the concept of time as a medium for artistic expression.