Chelsea Spring 2008: Zhang Huan, Therrien, Lawler, Altmejd Scale Up

In the spring of 2008, Chelsea's art scene showcased large-scale pieces from various artists, including Zhang Huan, Robert Therrien, Louise Lawler, and David Altmejd. At Pace Gallery, Zhang Huan's impressive sculptures drew on Chinese history, featuring a gigantic block of compressed incense ash and a cowhide-clad mother-and-child figure. Meanwhile, at Andrea Rosen Gallery, David Altmejd presented hybrid sculptures adorned with synthetic fur and mirrors. Robert Therrien's work at Gagosian Gallery included oversized domestic items, such as large metal folding chairs. At Metro Pictures, Louise Lawler exhibited laminated photographs of shows with pieces by Takashi Murakami, Jeff Koons, John Baldessari, and Maurizio Cattelan. Eleanor Heartney's article highlights a growing trend of scale amplification in contemporary art alongside increasing art market values.