Robert Morris Retrospective at Saint-Étienne Museum Explores Perceptual Body
The exhibition 'Robert Morris. The perceiving body' is currently on display at the Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Saint-Étienne Métropole, showcasing the work of American artist Robert Morris (1931–2018), a key figure in Minimalism. Curated by Jeffrey Waiss and adapted by Alexandre Quoi, this retrospective highlights Morris's creations from the 1960s and 1970s, focusing on the interaction between the artwork and its audience. This marks the first retrospective since his passing and features previously unseen pieces in France, with contributions from Tate, Art Institute of Chicago, and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Notable works include 'Untitled (3Ls)', 'Feltri', 'Untitled (Scatter Piece)', and 'Untitled (Portland Mirrors)' (1977). The exhibition is open until November 1, 2020, with associated events commencing on October 11.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Robert Morris. The perceiving body' at Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Saint-Étienne Métropole.
- Co-produced with Mudam Luxembourg, originally curated by Jeffrey Waiss with Robert Morris.
- First retrospective since Morris's death in December 2018.
- Focuses on Morris's early works from the 1960s and 1970s.
- Includes works never before exhibited in France.
- Loans from Tate, Art Institute of Chicago, and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
- Seven thematic spaces with monumental works or sculpture groups.
- Key works: 'Untitled (3Ls)', 'Feltri', 'Untitled (Scatter Piece)', 'Untitled (Portland Mirrors)', film 'Mirror'.
- Morris collaborated with Simone Forti and was part of Judson Church.
- Exhibition runs until November 1, 2020.
- Parallel events include performances by Linda Hayford starting October 11.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Morris
- Simone Forti
- John Cage
- Jackson Pollock
- Marcel Duchamp
- Jasper Johns
- Linda Hayford
- Jeffrey Waiss
- Alexandre Quoi
- Annette Michelson
Institutions
- Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Saint-Étienne Métropole
- Mudam Luxembourg
- Centre Pompidou
- Musée d'Art Contemporain de Lyon
- Tate
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- Judson Church
- Castelli Gallery
Locations
- Saint-Étienne
- France
- Luxembourg
- New York
- San Francisco
- Kansas City
- Kingstone
- Paris