Rob Van Erve's Monumental Golden Staircase Exhibition at Accola Griefen Gallery
Rob Van Erve, a Dutch-born artist based in Brooklyn, presented a solo exhibition titled 'Operae Pretium Est' at Accola Griefen Gallery from September 6 to October 13, 2012. The show featured a large-scale golden staircase constructed from luxury materials, which visitors were encouraged to climb, alongside sculptures and paper collages. One sculpture notably bisected a gallery wall. The Latin title, translating loosely to 'It is Worthwhile,' alluded to the meticulous handcraft involved in creating the works and drew a connection between the staircase and theatrical opera stage designs. The exhibition was highlighted in artcritical's October 2012 listings, located at 547 West 27th Street in New York.
Key facts
- Rob Van Erve is a Dutch-born artist residing in Brooklyn.
- The exhibition 'Operae Pretium Est' ran from September 6 to October 13, 2012.
- It was held at Accola Griefen Gallery in New York.
- A monumental golden staircase made from luxury materials was a central piece, inviting visitor interaction.
- Sculptures included one that bisected a gallery wall, along with collages on paper.
- The Latin title translates loosely to 'It is Worthwhile.'
- The title references the painstaking handwork and links the staircase to opera stage settings.
- The show was featured in artcritical's October 2012 listings.
Entities
Artists
- Rob Van Erve
Institutions
- Accola Griefen Gallery
- artcritical
Locations
- The Netherlands
- Brooklyn
- New York
- United States