Anthea Hamilton Curates Gaetano Pesce Archive at Salon 94 New York
Salon 94 in New York is showcasing "A Chair Is A Nest, Is A Foot, Is A…", an exhibition featuring archival works by the renowned Italian artist Gaetano Pesce (1939–2024), under the curation of Anthea Hamilton. The exhibition opens on September 16 and includes notable creations such as "UP7" (1969), "Tramonto a New York" (1980), and the "Golgotha" table (1972), along with original sketches and prototypes. Hamilton's collaboration with Pesce began in 2009, focusing on the connection between objects and their depictions. Additionally, "Gaetano Pesce Studio: Continued" showcases his ongoing contributions, emphasizing his collaborative efforts at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which will be upheld by studio managers Alessandro Byther and Giulia Tosciri following his passing in 2024.
Key facts
- Exhibition title: "A Chair Is A Nest, Is A Foot, Is A…" at Salon 94, New York, curated by Anthea Hamilton.
- Runs in parallel with Hamilton's "Comfort Zones" on the second floor and "Gaetano Pesce Studio: Continued" on the third floor.
- Opening date: September 16 in New York.
- Features archival works by Gaetano Pesce (1939–2024), including UP7 (1969), Tramonto a New York (1980), and Golgotha table (1972), plus drawings, material studies, and prototypes.
- Hamilton first encountered Pesce's work in 2009 via France Vanlaethem's monograph at the Royal College of Art, London.
- Hamilton realized Pesce's Project for a Door model at monumental scale for her 2015 exhibition "Lichen! Libido! Chastity!" at SculptureCenter, curated by Ruba Katrib.
- Gaetano Pesce Studio: Continued is based in Pesce's original workshop in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
- Studio managers Alessandro Byther and Giulia Tosciri remain integral to the studio and Foundation.
Entities
Artists
- Gaetano Pesce
- Anthea Hamilton
- France Vanlaethem
- Ruba Katrib
- Alessandro Byther
- Giulia Tosciri
Institutions
- Salon 94
- Salon 94 Design
- Gaetano Pesce Studio
- Royal College of Art
- SculptureCenter
- Gaetano Pesce Foundation
Locations
- New York
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
- Brooklyn Navy Yard