Jean-Marie Krauth: Sculpture as Poetic Paradox

In a 1987 interview with artpress, French sculptor Jean-Marie Krauth described his practice as producing "exhibitions more than sculptures." This paradoxical statement encapsulates his approach, where the act of exhibiting becomes as significant as the objects themselves. Krauth's work challenges traditional notions of sculpture by emphasizing context and presentation over the physical object. The interview explores how his installations create poetic tensions between form and meaning, inviting viewers to reconsider the boundaries of sculptural practice.