R. Buckminster Fuller: Inventions and Models
Herbert Matter, Buckminster Fuller, 1970
Early gelatin print, 13 x 10 1/4 in. (33 x 26 cm)
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Buckminster Fuller, 4D Down East, from the 4D Time Lock portfolio, 1928
Mimeo print, 11 x 7 1/2 in. (27.9 x 19.1 cm)
In 1928 Fuller distributed 200 mimeographed copies of his essay 4D Time Lock- a business proposal outlining his plan for indsutrially produced housing. This is the only known signed eiditon.
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Buckminster Fuller, 4D Time World, from the 4D Time Lock portfolio, 1928
Mimeo print, 10 x 7 in. (25.4 x 17.8 cm)
In 1928 Fuller distributed 200 mimeographed copies of his essay 4D Time Lock- a business proposal outlining his plan for indsutrially produced housing. This is the only known signed eiditon.
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Buckminster Fuller, Dymaxion Dwelling House - Wichata House, From Inventions Portfolio, 1981
Screenprinted clear film, a duotone screenprint on Lenox 100% rag paper, and a blue backing leaf of Curtis 100% rag paper, 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm)
From the Inventions: Twelve Around One portfolio, designed in collaboration with Chuck Byrne and published by Carl Solway Gallery. Includes three elements: screen printed clear mylar blue print drawing signed and numbered by Fuller in black ink; an acid free hand made blue paper sheet, and Black and White Duotone screen print photograph of Invention, either as realized work, or as conceptual model.
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Buckminster Fuller, Synergetic Building Construction - Octetruss. (Fuller in sculpture garden, MoMA), 1981
Screenprinted clear film, a duotone screenprint on Lenox 100% rag paper, and a blue backing leaf of Curtis 100% rag paper, 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm)
From the Inventions: Twelve Around One portfolio, designed in collaboration with Chuck Byrne and published by Carl Solway Gallery. Includes three elements: screen printed clear mylar blue print drawing signed and numbered by Fuller in black ink; an acid free hand made blue paper sheet, and Black and White Duotone screen print photograph of Invention, either as realized work, or as conceptual model.
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Buckminster Fuller, Duo Tet Star Polyhedra, Edition 4 of 10, 1980
Molded thermoplastic structural tubes and connectors, acrylic octahedron, acrylic and epoxy resin paint
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Buckminster Fuller, Dymaxion Air-Ocean World Map, AP 19/20, Edition of 85, 1980
29-color silkscreen on Arches 100% rag paper, 50 x 72 in. (127 x 182.9 cm)
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Buckminster Fuller, Watercraft - Rowing Needels, From Inventions Portfolio, Edition 7 of 60, 1981
Screenprinted clear film, a duotone screenprint on Lenox 100% rag paper, and a blue backing leaf of Curtis 100% rag paper, 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm)
United States Patent Office no. 3,524,422, filed March 28, 1968, serial no. 716,957, granted August 19, 1970, inventor: Buckminster Fuller"
From the "Inventions: Twelve Around One" portfolio of thirteen screenprints and text by Buckminster Fuller published by the Carl Solway Gallery. Produced under the supervision of Buckminster Fuller by Colophon, Cinicinnati, Ohio. The edition is limited to 60 numbered portfolios (1-60) and 20 hors commerce (I-XX). Each print consists of two 30" x 40" screenprinted sheets, one of which illustrates drawings for a patent invention by Fuller, and the second sheet illustrates the realization of the concept. These two sheets may be presented separately, in two frames; or together, as an overlay, in one frame.
The patent invention drawings are screenprinted in white ink on a clear polyester film. A plain blue backing sheet, provided with each print, may be placed under the clear film patent drawings to create the effect of a blueprint. The accompanying photo realization of each invention is a screenprint on Lenox 100 percent rag paper. The text pages and blue backing sheets are Curtis Tweedweave 100 percent rag paper (made especially for the portfolio). Hand-signed and numbered by Buckminster Fuller on the clear film element.
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Buckminster Fuller, Motor Vehicle- Dymaxion Car, 1981
Screenprinted clear film, a duotone screenprint on Lenox 100% rag paper, and a blue backing leaf of Curtis 100% rag paper, 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm)
From the Inventions: Twelve Around One portfolio. Includes three elements: screen printed clear mylar blue print drawing signed and numbered by Fuller in black ink; an acid free hand made blue paper sheet, and Black and White Duotone screen print photograph of Invention, either as realized work, or as conceptual model.
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Buckminster Fuller, Six Part Push/Pull Tensegrity, Triad Part 2 of 3, Edition 5 of 5/10, 1979
Stainless steel rods and stainless steel tendons
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Buckminster Fuller, Twelve Degrees of Freedom, Triad Part 1 of 3, Edition 5 of 5/10, 1980
Stainless steel rods and coated stainless steel tendons, 20 x 25 x 25 in. (50.8 x 63.5 x 63.5 cm)
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Buckminster Fuller, Geodesic Tensegrity Sphere, 90 Strut, Triad Part 3 or 3, Edition 5 of 5/10, 1979
9' Stainless steel polished and stainless wire tendons
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Buckminster Fuller, Geodesic Structures - Monohex, 1981
Screenprinted clear film, a duotone screenprint on Lenox 100% rag paper, and a blue backing leaf of Curtis 100% rag paper, 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm)
From the Inventions: Twelve Around One portfolio, designed in collaboration with Chuck Byrne and published by Carl Solway Gallery. Includes three elements: screen printed clear mylar blue print drawing signed and numbered by Fuller in black ink; an acid free hand made blue paper sheet, and Black and White Duotone screen print photograph of Invention, either as realized work, or as conceptual model.
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Buckminster Fuller, Non-Symmetrical, Tension-Integrity Structures, From Invention Portfolio, Edition 7 of 60, 1981
Screenprinted clear film, a duotone screenprint on Lenox 100% rag paper, and a blue backing leaf of Curtis 100% rag paper, 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm)
United States Patent Office no. 3,866, 366, filed August 7, 1973, serial no. 386, 302, granted February 18, 1975, inventor: Buckminster Fuller
From the "Inventions: Twelve Around One" portfolio of thirteen screenprints and text by Buckminster Fuller published by the Carl Solway Gallery. Produced under the supervision of Buckminster Fuller by Colophon, Cinicinnati, Ohio. The edition is limited to 60 numbered portfolios (1-60) and 20 hors commerce (I-XX). Each print consists of two 30" x 40" screenprinted sheets, one of which illustrates drawings for a patent invention by Fuller, and the second sheet illustrates the realization of the concept. These two sheets may be presented separately, in two frames; or together, as an overlay, in one frame.
The patent invention drawings are screenprinted in white ink on a clear polyester film. A plain blue backing sheet, provided with each print, may be placed under the clear film patent drawings to create the effect of a blueprint. The accompanying photo realization of each invention is a screenprint on Lenox 100 percent rag paper. The text pages and blue backing sheets are Curtis Tweedweave 100 percent rag paper (made especially for the portfolio). Hand-signed and numbered by Buckminster Fuller on the clear film element.
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Buckminster Fuller, Dymaxion Rowing Shell, Edition 4 of 5, 1970/1999
Fiberglass, aluminum, carbon fiber, paint, 320 x 8 in. (812.8 x 20.3 cm)
Intended edtion of 100, only 5 produced.
Two fiberglass hulls attached to powder-coated aluminum framework with 4 cotterpins, 2 carbon fiber oars, sliding seat and shoes
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