Sculpture d’usage: utilitarian art explored at Galerie Maubert
In fall 2015, Galerie Maubert in Paris mounted an exhibition titled Sculpture d’usage, featuring artists who identified with the concept of utilitarian sculpture. Curated by Isabelle Plat, the show traced the movement's lineage from Mondrian's studio to Richard Artschwager and François Arnal's Atelier A. The term describes artworks that serve a practical function while retaining sculptural presence. The exhibition highlighted how contemporary practitioners continue this tradition, blending art and utility. The accompanying article in artpress no. 434 (June 2016) contextualized the show within broader historical and theoretical frameworks.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled Sculpture d’usage held at Galerie Maubert, Paris in fall 2015.
- Curated by Isabelle Plat, who also participated as an artist.
- Included artists such as Isabelle Plat, Richard Artschwager, and references to Mondrian and François Arnal.
- Explored the concept of utilitarian sculpture, where art serves a practical function.
- Movement traced back to Mondrian's studio and Atelier A by François Arnal.
- Article published in artpress no. 434, June 2016, pages 55-61.
- Exhibition presented at Galerie Maubert, a Parisian gallery.
- The term 'sculpture d’usage' was recognized by several artists as defining their practice.
Entities
Artists
- Isabelle Plat
- Richard Artschwager
- Piet Mondrian
- François Arnal
Institutions
- Galerie Maubert
- artpress
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —