Franz Erhard Walther Retrospective at Mamco Spans 1958-2009
From February 17 to May 2, 2010, Mamco in Geneva hosted a significant retrospective of German artist Franz Erhard Walther, covering the years 1958 to 2009. Curated alongside museum director Christian Bernard, the exhibition showcases sculptures, drawings, and photographic archives throughout all four floors. This partnership traces back to a 1990 show at Villa Arson in Nice. Central to the retrospective is Walther's 'Werksatz' (1963-1969), organized around themes of language, definition, and space. Among the highlighted works are fabric chambers, 'Das Neue Alphabet' (1990-1996), and 'Sternenstaub – Poussières d'étoiles' (2007-2009). Critic Christophe Kihm observes that the exhibition proposes a choreographic hypothesis regarding the construction of meaning through spatial engagement.
Key facts
- Retrospective of Franz Erhard Walther at Mamco, Geneva, Feb 17 – May 2, 2010
- Exhibition covers four floors with sculptures, drawings, and photographic archives
- Collaboration between Walther and Mamco director Christian Bernard since 1990
- Includes 'Werksatz' (1963-1969), on permanent display for 15 years
- Three conceptual orders: linguistic, definitional, spatial
- Notable works: fabric chambers, 'Das Neue Alphabet' (1990-1996), 'Sternenstaub' (2007-2009)
- Critic Christophe Kihm wrote the exhibition text
- Exhibition emphasizes performative and spatial experience of art
Entities
Artists
- Franz Erhard Walther
Institutions
- Mamco
- Villa Arson
Locations
- Geneva
- Switzerland
- Nice
- France
Sources
- artpress —