Ilya Kabakov on Installation Art and Spectator Participation
Ilya Kabakov, renowned in Russia for his children's book illustrations and as a leading 'unofficial artist' in Moscow, left the country in 1988 and now travels globally to present his installations. In an interview with Robert Storr, he discusses the role of the spectator in creating installations, the influence of his Russian identity on his work, differences in reception between American and European audiences, his encounter with Donald Judd, and their shared belief in the necessity of viewer participation.
Key facts
- Ilya Kabakov was famous in Russia for children's book illustrations.
- He was a leading 'unofficial artist' in Moscow.
- He left Russia in 1988.
- He now travels worldwide to present his installations.
- Robert Storr interviewed him.
- Topics include spectator participation in installations.
- Topics include Russian identity in his work.
- Topics include differences between American and European reception.
- He met Donald Judd.
- Both Kabakov and Judd believe in necessary viewer participation.
Entities
Artists
- Ilya Kabakov
- Robert Storr
- Donald Judd
Locations
- Russia
- Moscow
- United States
- Europe
Sources
- artpress —