Card Index: Filing Cabinet, Part 2 1975

Hanne Darboven's "Card Index: Filing Cabinet, Part 2" (1975) is a conceptual artwork that explores the organization and documentation of information. The installation consists of five large panels, each containing a grid of index cards, similar to the ones found in a filing cabinet. Each card features a handwritten inscription, creating a seemingly endless matrix of words and numbers. Darboven's work often deals with time, memory, and the nature of language, challenging viewers to engage with its intricate systems and consider the complex relationships between the information presented. The artist's meticulous and repetitive process emphasizes the importance of order, structure, and the human endeavor to make sense of the world.