Marc Scheps Publishes Comprehensive Study of Jannis Kounellis's Installations from 1969-2010
In 2010, curator Marc Scheps released 'Jannis Kounellis: Stations on an Odyssey, 1969-2010,' a comprehensive 360-page analysis published by Prestel in New York. The book delves into twenty-two installations by Jannis Kounellis, a pivotal artist within the Arte Povera movement. Scheps draws comparisons between Kounellis's creations and American Minimalism, showcasing his innovative use of materials such as steel, wool, and live animals in politically significant contexts. Among the highlighted works are '12 Live Horses' (1969), 'Exhibition of Winter Landscapes' (1993-94), Stommeln Synagogue (1991-92), and Church of San Augustin (1999-2000). Describing Kounellis's artistic journey as an 'Odyssey,' Scheps underscores the political dimensions of his work. The book is available for $120, with ISBN 977 8379 1350 127.
Key facts
- Marc Scheps authored 'Jannis Kounellis: Stations on an Odyssey, 1969-2010' in 2010
- The book is published by Prestel in New York
- It analyzes 22 installations by Greek-born artist Jannis Kounellis
- Kounellis was a seminal figure in the Arte Povera movement starting in 1967 in Genoa
- His work uses materials like steel, wool, stones, hemp, and live animals
- Notable installations include '12 Live Horses' (1969) at L'Attico Gallery
- Other key sites are in Pistoia, Pulheim, and Mexico City
- Scheps compares Kounellis's work to an Odyssey and a universal myth
Entities
Artists
- Jannis Kounellis
- Donald Judd
- Robert Morris
- Dan Flavin
- Marc Scheps
- Rosalind Krauss
Institutions
- Prestel
- L'Attico Gallery
Locations
- Genoa
- Italy
- New York
- United States
- Pistoia
- Pulheim
- Germany
- Mexico City
- Mexico