Fondazione Prada Hosts Dual Retrospectives of Copley and Kienholz
Fondazione Prada in Milan presents two retrospectives dedicated to unconventional American artists: William N. Copley (1919-1996) and Edward Kienholz (1927-1994), who co-signed works with his wife Nancy Reddin Kienholz from 1972 onward. The Copley exhibition runs from October 20, 2016 to January 8, 2017, while the Kienholz show, featuring the iconic installation 'Five Car Stud' (1969-1972), is on view from May 19 to December 31, 2016. Both surveys highlight the artists' provocative and socially critical practices, with Copley known for his erotic and satirical paintings and Kienholz for his immersive, often disturbing tableaux. The exhibitions underscore Fondazione Prada's commitment to showcasing marginalized figures in postwar American art.
Key facts
- Fondazione Prada in Milan hosts two retrospectives of William N. Copley and Edward Kienholz.
- Copley exhibition: October 20, 2016 – January 8, 2017.
- Kienholz exhibition: May 19 – December 31, 2016.
- Edward Kienholz co-signed works with Nancy Reddin Kienholz from 1972.
- Kienholz's 'Five Car Stud' (1969-1972) is a major installation in the show.
- William N. Copley lived 1919-1996; Edward Kienholz lived 1927-1994.
- Both artists are considered atypical figures in American art.
- The exhibitions are held at Fondazione Prada in Milan, Italy.
Entities
Artists
- William N. Copley
- Edward Kienholz
- Nancy Reddin Kienholz
Institutions
- Fondazione Prada
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
Sources
- artpress —