Sigmar Polke's 1980-81 Untitled Work Featured in Dual Gallery Exhibitions
Gordon VeneKlasen, who previously co-owned the Michael Werner Gallery, is now independently showcasing exhibitions in London and New York featuring the works of Sigmar Polke. Born in Germany in 1941, Polke was a key figure in the Capitalist Realist movement and passed away in 2010. His artwork critiques the history of Germany and Western culture. The exhibition in London emphasizes his varied techniques, including an untitled piece from 1980-81 that utilizes acrylic, spray paint, wooden toggles, and buttons on printed fabric (130 x 110 cm). This piece, part of the 'Moderne Kunst' exhibition, incorporates marbled found fabric and an image by Pierre Klossowski, addressing themes of sexuality and playfulness. It has been chosen as Paul Carey-Kent's 'Work of the Month' for FAD magazine.
Key facts
- Sigmar Polke's untitled 1980-81 work is featured in exhibitions at Gordon VeneKlasen's galleries in London and New York
- The work measures 130 x 110 cm and uses acrylic, spray paint, wooden toggles, and buttons on printed fabric
- Polke was born in 1941 and died in 2010, emerging as a Capitalist Realist alongside Gerhard Richter
- Gordon VeneKlasen previously co-owned Michael Werner Gallery and now operates independently
- The London exhibition includes a painting made in the dark with light-sensitive chemicals
- Polke borrowed an image from Pierre Klossowski, who derived it from considerations of women's roles in Ancient Rome
- Gallery Associate Director Jordan Bosher provided commentary on the work's imagery
- Paul Carey-Kent selects monthly features for his FAD magazine column including gallery, show, work, and book picks
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Michael Werner Gallery
- VeneKlasen
- FAD
Locations
- London
- New York
- East Germany
- Germany
- Ancient Rome