Liam Gillick's Three Perspectives Retrospective at Kunsthalle Zurich
Liam Gillick's exhibition, 'Three Perspectives and a Short Scenario,' unfolds across various locations over the course of a year, deviating from the conventional traveling show format. The segment in Zurich at Kunsthalle Zurich runs from January 25 to March 30, 2008, characterized by a stark ambiance, featuring a sound installation, gray walls, and a modular shelving unit. The initial space displays only this structure, while subsequent areas present five vitrines containing Gillick's printed archives, a film highlighting his significant works, and a satirical 'institutional zone' showcasing rotating ephemeral items. This retrospective reflects on the nature of exhibition-making and authority rather than merely chronicling two decades of his creations. Additionally, Gillick's work will be on view at Air de Paris from March 15 to May 17.
Key facts
- Liam Gillick's retrospective 'Three Perspectives and a Short Scenario' spans multiple venues over a year.
- The Zurich exhibition at Kunsthalle Zurich runs from January 25 to March 30, 2008.
- The exhibition features a repetitive sound installation, gray walls and carpet, and modular wooden shelving.
- Five vitrines display Gillick's printed archives including books, posters, and objects.
- A film of Gillick's key works is projected through a white grid with text about factory workers' self-management.
- The final 'institutional zone' was offered ironically to the institution and now hosts rotating ephemeral pieces.
- The retrospective is more a reflection on exhibition-making and authority than a traditional survey.
- Gillick also exhibits at Air de Paris from March 15 to May 17, 2008.
Entities
Artists
- Liam Gillick
- Gianni Motti
- Rirkrit Tiravanija
Institutions
- Kunsthalle Zurich
- Witte de With
- Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
- Kunstverein Munich
- Air de Paris
- Palais de Tokyo
Locations
- Zurich
- Switzerland
- Rotterdam
- Netherlands
- Chicago
- United States
- Munich
- Germany
- London
- New York
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —