I Am Still Alive (18.05.1973) 1973

"I Am Still Alive (18.05.1973)" is a work from On Kawara’s "Date Paintings" series. Created in 1973, it is a telegram sent by Kawara to a gallery in Zagreb, Yugoslavia. This series, known for its minimalist aesthetic and conceptual approach, highlights the artist's daily experience. The work consists of the date, the short sentence "I am still alive," and the artist's signature. The telegram's simple format emphasizes the passage of time and the artist's ongoing existence. This piece, like other works from the series, is a testament to the artist's fascination with time and the ephemerality of life.