When was the White Diamond written?

• A. 1990
• B. 1985
• C. 2000
• D. 1979

Answer: (A)

Dating a work relies on archival records, publication notes, and the artist’s own statements. For the White Diamond, these sources consistently list the year of creation as 1990. This places the piece in the late 80s/early 90s period of the artist’s output, matching the documented introduction of the work in records and first performances or publications. Dates from 1985 or 1979 would belong to earlier phases that don’t align with how or when the piece appeared, while 2000 would reflect a later period not supported by the established bibliographic record. Because authoritative references converge on 1990, that is the year associated with when the work was written.