July, IV, Mdcclxxvi, 201, Typewriter of Ted Kaczynski 2011

Danh Vō's 2011 work, "July, IV, Mdcclxxvi, 201, Typewriter of Ted Kaczynski," is a minimalist sculpture consisting of a typewriter, a newspaper clipping, and a copper platform. The artwork references Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, known for his manifesto written on a typewriter and sent through the mail. Vō's work explores themes of language, violence, and the media's role in shaping public perception. The typewriter, a symbol of written communication and intellectualism, is presented as a tool for both creation and destruction, reflecting the duality of language and its potential for both harm and good. The copper platform adds a subtle sense of materiality, grounding the work and hinting at the enduring legacy of Kaczynski's actions.