Photography Survey Pairs Sculptural Works by Smith, Moholy-Nagy, Tillmans
A captivating photography exhibition highlights the contrast between historical and modern sculpture practices. Featuring pieces from renowned artists such as David Smith, László Moholy-Nagy, Peter Fischli and David Weiss, as well as Gregory Crewdson, James Welling, Thomas Demand, and Wolfgang Tillmans, the showcase offers a diverse exploration of artistic expression. In conjunction with this exhibit, Vincent van Gogh’s 1888 work, The Night Café, currently at the Museum of Modern Art, is highlighted for its depiction of a psychologically charged space, effectively reflecting the discomfort and complexity often associated with nighttime environments.
Key facts
- Photography survey pairs historical and contemporary examples of sculptural construction and assemblage.
- Artists include David Smith, László Moholy-Nagy, Peter Fischli & David Weiss, James Welling, Gregory Crewdson, Thomas Demand, and Wolfgang Tillmans.
- Van Gogh's The Night Café (1888) is at MoMA.
- Van Gogh described the painting as showing a place where dark forces lurked and suppressed human passions could suddenly explode.
- Nightfall can inspire fascination, hope for sexual desire, or anticipation of sleep, but also anxiety for the lonely.
Entities
Artists
- David Smith
- László Moholy-Nagy
- Peter Fischli
- David Weiss
- James Welling
- Gregory Crewdson
- Thomas Demand
- Wolfgang Tillmans
- Vincent van Gogh
Institutions
- MoMA