Mark Dion's Xylotheque at Documenta 13
Mark Dion's Xylotheque, created between 2011 and 2012, was displayed at Documenta 13 in Kassel. This captivating curiosity cabinet is made from a wide range of materials, such as wood, glass, electric lights, porcelain knobs, and more, with its size measuring 230 × 448 × 448 cm. The work is a collaboration between the artist and Tanya Bonakdar Gallery in New York. An article about this piece was published by artcritical on June 24, 2012.
Key facts
- Mark Dion created Xylotheque in 2011–12.
- The work was exhibited at Documenta 13 in Kassel.
- Materials include wood, glass, electric lighting, porcelain cabinet knobs, wood inlay, plant parts, paper, papier mâché, clay, wax, paint, wire, vellum, leather, plastic, and ink.
- Dimensions are 230 × 448 × 448 cm.
- Courtesy of the artist and Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York.
- artcritical published the entry on June 24, 2012.
Entities
Artists
- Mark Dion
Institutions
- Tanya Bonakdar Gallery
- artcritical
- Documenta 13
Locations
- Kassel
- Germany
- New York
- United States