Thirsty (Drinking Fountain)

Thirsty (Drinking Fountain), 2023 is a custom-made stainless steel drinking fountain which at once refers to Donald Judd’s chairs, Bruce Nauman’s Self-Portrait as a Fountain (1966-67), and Pipolotti Rist’s video works as well as the ubiquitous drinking fountains that mark public space. Atop the steel structure is a glowing resin basin through which a video is projected drawing the viewer into its reflecting pool surface beckoning them to drink and meditate.

These fountains follow Minter’s 2017 custom-designed sculptural car made by retrofitting an AMC Pacer with surround-sound video of her now-iconic video, Green Pink Caviar, (2009). Like its predecessor, Thirsty (Drinking Fountain) marries functionality with design to create a sculpture that is operational, interactive, and otherworldly.

Thirsty (Drinking Fountain) is in edition of 12, plus 2 Artists Proofs. There are two possible configurations: one is a self-contained system for installation in areas without direct plumbing or electrical. This is outfitted with an internal battery and freshwater collection system. The second can be integrated into existing power and water lines.

The drinking fountains are in collaboration with Lehmann Maupin.