Anna Kleberg's Miniature Worlds at Galerie Ilka Bree
From January 20 to March 10, 2007, Galerie Ilka Bree in Bordeaux hosts an exhibition by Anna Kleberg, showcasing photographs of tiny architectural models and forests from Dubai's World Park and Madurodam in The Hague. While World Park presents stereotypes of global architecture, Madurodam features authentic Dutch buildings. Kleberg focuses on the accuracy of her models, employing a consistent shooting angle and digital enhancements to create a sense of uniformity and 'realism.' The images provoke both skepticism and intrigue, prompting reflections on the norms that underpin our perceived reality. With intricate details, the closed architectures and forests invite viewers to engage with the work as if they were deciphering a mystery. The accompanying text is authored by Didier Arnaudet.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: January 20 – March 10, 2007
- Location: Galerie Ilka Bree, Bordeaux
- Artist: Anna Kleberg
- Subject: Photographs of miniature architectural models and forests
- Parks featured: World Park (Dubai) and Madurodam (The Hague)
- World Park contains stereotypes of buildings from different cultures
- Madurodam consists of existing Dutch buildings
- Kleberg uses identical shooting angles and digital correction for uniformity
- Text by Didier Arnaudet
Entities
Artists
- Anna Kleberg
- Didier Arnaudet
Institutions
- Galerie Ilka Bree
- World Park
- Madurodam
Locations
- Bordeaux
- France
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- The Hague
- Netherlands
Sources
- artpress —