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Vivo Ballpoint Pen

A work made of stainless steel, pom.
© 2008 C. Josef Lamy GmbH.

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  • A work made of stainless steel, pom.

Date:

2004

Artist:

Konstantin Grcic (German, born 1965)
Manufactured by C. Josef Lamy GmbH (German, founded 1930)

About this artwork

Reengineering the standard ballpoint pen for the German manufacturer Lamy, Grcic created a pared-down design in which the placement of the on-off switch was moved from the top to the side for ease of use.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Architecture and Design

Artist

Konstantin Grcic (Designer)

Title

Vivo Ballpoint Pen

Place

Germany (Artist's nationality:)

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2004

Medium

Stainless steel, POM

Dimensions

1.3 × 1.3 × 12.7 cm (1/2 × 1/2 × 5 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of C. Josef Lamy GmbH

Reference Number

2009.616.5

Copyright

© 2008 C. Josef Lamy GmbH.

Extended information about this artwork

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