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Superseded
Superseded is a pseudonymous photographer and artist whose identity is unknown.

Work released by Superseded is typically mixed media prints and released in batches of 15 to 25 copies. It has been claimed that some of the prints are randomly sent to unknowing recipients with no connection to the art world. Prints have surfaced in Japan, Australia, Germany and Argentina. The word ‘superseded’ is stamped in red ink on the reverse of each print, under which is the artist’s signature in the form of a thumb print. Each print is numbered to indicate its position in the series. The reverse will also have the co-ordinates of seemingly random locations, the purpose of which is unknown. Other marks and inscriptions should also be present, again their meaning unclear.

Speculation surrounds the identity of Superseded with one theory pointing to an artistic collective as opposed to one artist working alone. Some suggest the thumb print is a red herring, instead a generic signature. The tendency to post prints to random locations around the world points to Superseded adhering to the Randomism movement.

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