Nick Cave and Bob Faust Discuss Collaborative Partnership Ahead of Smithsonian Exhibition
Nick Cave and his partner Bob Faust have transformed a former Chicago textile factory into Facility, a combined living and studio space. Cave is preparing for his exhibition 'Mammoth' at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, opening February 13, which explores his family history through assemblage. Recent projects include a bronze sculpture at Frederik Meijer Gardens and a virtual reality work in Detroit. The couple collaborates on various initiatives, including programming at Facility, where they host emerging artists. Their partnership blends Cave's intuitive, material-based approach with Faust's structured, language-driven design process.
Key facts
- Nick Cave's exhibition 'Mammoth' opens at the Smithsonian American Art Museum on February 13.
- Cave and Bob Faust renovated an 18,000-square-foot Chicago factory into Facility, a live-work-gallery space.
- Recent Cave projects include a bronze sculpture at Frederik Meijer Gardens and a VR installation in Detroit.
- The couple collaborates on exhibitions, books, and community projects like 'AMENDS' in 2020.
- Cave's work often draws from his soundsuits, wearable sculptures combining fashion and performance.
Entities
Artists
- Nick Cave
- Bob Faust
- Marie Watt
- Tanya Quick
- Kahil El'Zabar
Institutions
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Princeton University Art Museum
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Shepherd Arts Center
- Obama Presidential Center
- Facility
Locations
- Chicago
- Washington, D.C.
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Detroit
- Missouri