To hammer a nail

The Seattle Museum of Fine Arts (the USA).

Canvas, hammer, nails.

One of the first works of the artist, in the creation of which the audience could take part. This is a blank canvas on a wooden board with a hammer hanging next to it and a bucket of spikes. Each participant could come near it and hammer a nail with their hand, winding a strand of their hair on the nail. The work was considered finished when the panel was completely covered with nails, or when the author wished.