Barnes Foundation Installation Reorganizes Space, Examines History Through Silhouette Portraits
A recent installation at the Barnes Foundation has reorganized the exhibition space while examining the institution's history and founders. Artist Harvey created silhouette portraits of each metal piece hanging in the Barnes collection. This work was originally reviewed in 2016, focusing on iron works from Rouen. The review was reposted by artcritical in honor of Harvey, described as a great friend of the publication. The installation represents a contemporary intervention into the Barnes Foundation's distinctive display methods.
Key facts
- A recent installation occurred at the Barnes Foundation
- The installation reorganized the exhibition space
- The installation examined the institution's history and founders
- Artist Harvey created silhouette portraits of each metal piece in the Barnes collection
- The portraits depict metal pieces hanging in the Barnes
- A review of iron works from Rouen was originally published in 2016
- artcritical reposted the review in honor of Harvey
- Harvey is described as a great friend of artcritical
Entities
Artists
- Harvey
Institutions
- Barnes Foundation
- artcritical
Locations
- Rouen
- France