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Karla Black's 2012 Installation 'Empty Now' at Glasgow's Royal Exchange Square Library

exhibition · 2026-04-22

Karla Black created the installation 'Empty Now' in 2012. The work was presented at the Library in Royal Exchange Square. The Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow provided courtesy for the installation. The piece was documented on artcritical.com on May 5, 2012. This installation was part of Glasgow International programming. Black's work explores materiality and ephemeral qualities through sculptural forms. The artist frequently employs unconventional materials in site-responsive installations. Her practice examines the boundaries between painting and sculpture through delicate, process-oriented approaches.

Key facts

  • Karla Black created 'Empty Now' in 2012
  • The installation was presented at the Library in Royal Exchange Square
  • Gallery of Modern Art Glasgow provided courtesy
  • Documented on artcritical.com on May 5, 2012
  • Part of Glasgow International programming
  • Installation explores materiality and ephemeral qualities
  • Artist uses unconventional materials in site-responsive works
  • Practice examines boundaries between painting and sculpture

Entities

Artists

  • Karla Black

Institutions

  • Gallery of Modern Art Glasgow
  • artcritical

Locations

  • Royal Exchange Square
  • Glasgow
  • Scotland

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