John Bock's 'The Next Quasi-Complex' at Fondazione Prada, Milan

John Bock, born in 1965 in Gribbhom, showcases 'The Next Quasi-Complex' at Fondazione Prada in Milan, which will be on display until September 24. This exhibition features a unique installation that incorporates pieces from the Prada Collection, including 'Lütte mit Rucola' (2006) and 'When I'm looking into the Goat Cheese Baiser' (2001), alongside a performance scheduled for September 8. Bock merges video art with theatrical elements, introducing the term 'summenmutation' to describe the reuse of objects in his work. Drawing inspiration from Rauschenberg, Buster Keaton, and Hitchcock, he perceives objects as 'three-dimensional diagrams.' He also acknowledges influences from Edward Kienholz and filmmakers like Darren Aronofsky. Teaching at Karlsruhe, Bock emphasizes interdependence and prefers fashion and music to societal conventions, leaning towards dystopian themes.