Archipeinture: Painters Build Architecture at Le Plateau and Camden Arts Centre
So, there was this exhibition called 'Archipeinture Painters build Architecture' that ran at Le Plateau in Paris from March 16 to May 21, 2006, and then it moved to Camden Arts Centre in London from July 15 to September 25, 2006. The show focused on how modern painters depict architectural spaces. Yves Bélorgey showcased some big canvases featuring structures from 1986 in Pierrefitte, while Franz Ackermann used bright colors to represent urban life around the globe. Julie Mehretu created lively settings with graphic designs, and Oliver Swink brought in a mobile building model. Santiago Cucullu contributed a wall painting, and René Daniëls' 'bow tie' design sparked discussions about wall perceptions. Other artists included Thomas Huber, Matthias Weischer, and several others.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Archipeinture Painters build Architecture' held at Le Plateau, Paris (March 16 – May 21, 2006) and Camden Arts Centre, London (July 15 – September 25, 2006).
- Yves Bélorgey exhibited large paintings of 1986 buildings in Pierrefitte, Paris suburb, and similar works of local architecture in London.
- Franz Ackermann's work reflects emotional and perceptual effects of globalized urban space.
- Julie Mehretu, Ethiopian-born New York artist, creates Pollock-like compositions with tiny graphic signs.
- Oliver Swink showed a rotating model of a shredded building.
- Santiago Cucullu, Argentine-American, contributed a large wall painting.
- René Daniëls was a common reference, using bow tie motifs to explore wall representation.
- Other artists: Ulf Puder, Silke Schatz, Hurvin Anderson, Phillip Allen, Toby Ziegler, Andro Wekua, Alexandre Ovize.
Entities
Artists
- Yves Bélorgey
- Franz Ackermann
- Julie Mehretu
- Oliver Swink
- Santiago Cucullu
- René Daniëls
- Thomas Huber
- Matthias Weischer
- Berdaguer et Péjus
- Andrew Lewis
- Ulf Puder
- Silke Schatz
- Hurvin Anderson
- Phillip Allen
- Toby Ziegler
- Andro Wekua
- Alexandre Ovize
- Catherine Francblin
Institutions
- Le Plateau
- Camden Arts Centre
Locations
- Paris
- France
- London
- United Kingdom
- Pierrefitte
- New York
- United States
- Berlin
- Germany
Sources
- artpress —