Peter Buggenhout's 'Informe' Sculptures at La Maison Rouge
From June 12 to September 26, 2010, Peter Buggenhout's exhibition at La Maison Rouge, Fondation Antoine de Galbert in Paris showcases sculptures that reflect Georges Bataille's 'informe' idea. Transitioning from painting to sculpture in 1990, Buggenhout incorporates both found and created materials. His series 'The Blinds Leading the Blinds' features assemblages of grilles and textiles, reminiscent of decay and organic refuse, arranged on laboratory tables to resemble magnified microbes. The installation titled 'What the Fuck' displays an airplane wreck and a sea monster jaw. 'Gorgo' incorporates blood and horsehair, alluding to ethnographic headdresses. The 'Mont Ventoux' series consists of white sculptures made from cow entrails, evoking both organs and landscapes, while referencing Petrarch's climb. The exhibition is linked to nearby works by Jean de Maximy.
Key facts
- Exhibition at La Maison Rouge, Fondation Antoine de Galbert, Paris, from June 12 to September 26, 2010.
- Peter Buggenhout abandoned painting for sculpture in 1990.
- Works embrace Georges Bataille's concept of the 'informe'.
- Series 'The Blinds Leading the Blinds' references Bruegel's biblical parable.
- Sculptures are covered in thick dust and include organic waste.
- Installation 'What the Fuck' includes an airplane carcass and sea monster jaw.
- 'Gorgo' is covered in blood and horsehair, alluding to Medusa myth.
- 'Mont Ventoux' series uses cow entrails, referencing Petrarch.
Entities
Artists
- Peter Buggenhout
- Georges Bataille
- Bruegel
- Man Ray
- Marcel Duchamp
- Pablo Picasso
- Jean de Maximy
- Hans Bellmer
- Petrarch
Institutions
- La Maison Rouge
- Fondation Antoine de Galbert
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —