Ryan Gander's Dual Exhibitions in Paris: Intertextual Play and Authorial Dilution
Ryan Gander showcased two exhibitions in Paris, running simultaneously from March 14 to April 18, 2009, at gb agency and from March 14 to May 3, 2009, at the Kadist Art Foundation. While the shows are not directly linked, they explore themes such as authorship and artistic identity. Notable pieces include the interactive Alchemy Boxes and two videos. One, featured at gb agency, is titled "Basquiat or I can't dance to it" and includes Niru Ratnam, while the second, at Kadist, is a mockumentary on a fictional film. Critiques highlight Gander's blend of sculpture and language.
Key facts
- Ryan Gander exhibited at gb agency, Paris from March 14 to April 18, 2009.
- Ryan Gander exhibited at Kadist Art Foundation, Paris from March 14 to May 3, 2009.
- The exhibitions were designed as a divisible whole, not inextricably linked.
- Common themes include authorial status, identity parameters, peripheral data, narrative entanglement, and co-authorship.
- Alchemy Boxes feature sealed contents readable via wall lists.
- Video 'Basquiat or I can't dance to it...' (2008) at gb agency features Niru Ratnam reenacting a scene from Julian Schnabel's 'Basquiat'.
- Video 'Things that mean things...' (2008) at Kadist is a 'documentary' about a nonexistent film.
- Gander's work maintains sculptural dimensionality despite linguistic elements.
Entities
Artists
- Ryan Gander
- Julian Schnabel
- Niru Ratnam
- Erik Verhagen
Institutions
- gb agency
- Kadist Art Foundation
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —