Andres Serrano's 'Torture' Exhibition at Jack Shainman Gallery
Andres Serrano, born in New York in 1950, showcases his series 'Torture' at the Jack Shainman Gallery, running until November 4, 2017. This exhibition includes photographs of historical torture devices and their reenactments, delving into the theme of violence as a form of entertainment. The project, initiated in 2015 after Serrano's encounter with Andrei Tretyakon, the founder of a/political, involved a three-month journey across Europe capturing images of torture instruments and memorials. Most of the artwork was produced at 'The Foundry' in France. Serrano addresses the connections between religion, politics, and art, drawing parallels to the Spanish Inquisition. He also reflects on America's current political situation and his previous works. Future endeavors include a new series in Beijing and a presentation at the Petit Palais in Paris, as he aspires to be recognized as a contemporary religious artist.
Key facts
- Andres Serrano's 'Torture' exhibition at Jack Shainman Gallery, New York, runs until November 4, 2017.
- The series features photographs of historical torture instruments and reenactments of torture methods.
- Serrano began the project in 2015 with support from Andrei Tretyakon and the a/political foundation.
- He traveled across Europe to photograph torture instruments and visited concentration camps and Holocaust memorials.
- Most works were created at 'The Foundry' artist residency in Maubourguet, France.
- Serrano identifies as a Christian artist and discusses the intersection of religion, politics, and art.
- He comments on America's political division and the search for scapegoats.
- Upcoming projects include a show at the Red Brick Museum in Beijing and a show at the Petit Palais in Paris.
- Serrano has been named a Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters in France.
- He hopes to be recognized by the Church as a contemporary religious artist and desires a retrospective in Rome.
Entities
Artists
- Andres Serrano
- Marcel Duchamp
- Luis Buñuel
- Bob Dylan
- Caravaggio
- Joseph Beuys
- Andrei Tretyakon
- Yvon Lambert
- Pope Francis
Institutions
- Jack Shainman Gallery
- a/political
- The Foundry
- New York Times
- Brooklyn Museum
- Red Brick Museum
- Petit Palais
- Order of Arts and Letters
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Maubourguet
- France
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- London
- United Kingdom
- Kent
- England
- Hever Castle
- Beijing
- China
- Paris
- Rome
- Italy