Jordan Roth tears and reassembles Renaissance prints in Venice Biennale performance
On May 7, Jordan Roth, a multidisciplinary artist, captivated the audience with a powerful performance at the Palazzo dei Fiori during the Venice Biennale. Known for his 'living sculpture' at the Met Gala, Roth took apart vinyl prints of Irene di Spilimbergo, a 16th-century polymath, which were displayed in a specially designed gilt frame. As classical music played, he skillfully transformed these pieces into collages, mesmerizing those in attendance. This event was made possible through a collaboration with Performance Space New York’s Visionaries Circle patrons. Among the notable guests were Scott Rothkopf from the Whitney Museum and London dealer Kristin Hjellegjerde. A project statement highlighted the connection between Roth and the artworks, saying they became one.
Key facts
- Performance held on 7 May at Palazzo dei Fiori, a Renaissance Venetian palazzo.
- Jordan Roth is a US multi-disciplinary artist.
- Roth wore a 'living sculpture' look at the Met Gala earlier that week.
- The work was presented with Performance Space New York’s Visionaries Circle.
- Roth tore vinyl prints of Irene di Spilimbergo affixed to a glass pane in a custom gilt frame.
- He repositioned fragments into collages accompanied by classical music.
- Attendees included Scott Rothkopf (Whitney Museum director) and Kristin Hjellegjerde (London dealer).
- Project statement: 'Bound within the frame, Roth and the paintings are fused together, muse and artist becoming one.'
Entities
Artists
- Jordan Roth
- Irene di Spilimbergo
Institutions
- Performance Space New York
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Palazzo dei Fiori
- New York
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom