Robert Gober Retrospective at Schaulager, Basel
A retrospective of Robert Gober is currently on display at the Schaulager in Basel, featuring three decades of his artistry from 1976 to 2007. This exhibition emphasizes recurring themes instead of adhering to a timeline. Attendees will find artificial ice skates among other commonplace items and human body fragments. Gober's artistic journey, which began in the late 1970s, delves into subjects such as childhood, sexuality, religion, power, and discrimination, merging elements of surrealism, minimalism, and hyperrealism. Significant works include wax figures, doors, urinals, and sinks, all labeled "Untitled." Highlights consist of "Slides of a Changing Painting" (1982–1983) and sketches from September 11, 2001. The exhibition is open from May 12 to October 14, 2007.
Key facts
- Robert Gober retrospective at Schaulager, Basel, from May 12 to October 14, 2007.
- Covers thirty years of work (1976–2007) without chronological order.
- Exhibition includes famous sinks, urinals, doors, playpens, wax legs and torsos, all titled 'Untitled'.
- Features 'Slides of a Changing Painting' (1982–1983) and drawings referencing 9/11 (2005).
- Reconstructs four landmark exhibitions, including Gober's 2005 homage to Jean de Menil.
- Permanent installation from 1997 originally at MOCA Los Angeles is on view.
- Works juxtapose surrealism, minimalism, and hyperrealism, addressing childhood, sexuality, religion, power, and discrimination.
- Gober's practice involves reproducing ordinary domestic objects from his personal history.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Gober
- René Magritte
- Lucio Fontana
- Jean de Menil
Institutions
- Schaulager
- Paula Cooper Gallery
- MOCA Los Angeles
- Menil Collection
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland
- Los Angeles
- Houston
- New York City
Sources
- artpress —