O N E E V E R Y O N E

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Title: Ann Hamilton, O N E E V E R Y O N E • Damian, 2013. Courtesy of Landmarks, the public art program of The University of Texas at Austin
Photo Credit: Ann Hamilton
Lead Artist(s):

Description:

Ann Hamilton’s O N E E V E R Y O N E was commissioned by Landmarks for the Dell Medical School. Rooted in the idea that human touch is the most essential means of contact and the fundamental expression of physical care, the project visualized touch through a series of photographs. More than 500 local volunteers at twelve Austin locations stood behind a cloudy screen while the artist took photos from the other side, capturing in focus the points where their bodies touched the screen. The resulting images were then made into durable porcelain enamel panels that are installed throughout two medical school buildings. Extending the idea of touch into the community, several temporary and ongoing project elements complemented the panels: a temporary exhibition; 10,000 artist books containing images of each participant were distributed for free; a newspaper with essays was published; and a website was created where people could learn about the project and freely download photographs.

PROJECT LOCATION

Hospital
Public Space
University
Ann Hamilton’s O N E E V E R Y O N E panels reside in various locations within the two buildings in the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. The buildings serve as clinical facilities, educational, and meeting spaces for visitors and caregivers of the medical community.
Dell Medical School Health Learning Building
1501 Red River St
Austin, TX 78712
United States

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PROJECT TEAM

Landmarks, the public art program of The University of Texas at Austin
Landmarks
KVO Industries
PROJECT DETAILS

Permanent
$1,246,628.86
Percent-for-Art
Installation, Photography
Panels, Photography
Porcelain enamel panels
2017
2018