Sam Taylor-Wood Exhibition at Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
The Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal presented a solo exhibition of British artist Sam Taylor-Wood from November 10, 2002, to January 12, 2003. The show featured her film and photographic works, including the iconic video piece "Still Life" (2001), which depicts a bowl of fruit decaying in slow motion. Taylor-Wood, known for her cinematic and emotionally charged imagery, also exhibited "Travesty of a Mockery" (1995) and "Brutal Youth" (1998). The exhibition highlighted her exploration of time, mortality, and human vulnerability. It was accompanied by a bilingual catalogue with essays by curators and critics. The show marked Taylor-Wood's first major solo presentation in Canada.
Key facts
- Exhibition ran from November 10, 2002, to January 12, 2003.
- Venue: Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, Canada.
- Featured works include 'Still Life' (2001), 'Travesty of a Mockery' (1995), and 'Brutal Youth' (1998).
- Sam Taylor-Wood is a British artist known for film and photography.
- The exhibition was her first major solo show in Canada.
- A bilingual catalogue accompanied the exhibition.
- Themes include time, mortality, and human vulnerability.
- The show was covered by artpress magazine.
Entities
Artists
- Sam Taylor-Wood
Institutions
- Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
- artpress
Locations
- Montréal
- Canada
Sources
- artpress —