Skulptur Projekte 2007: Mixed Results in Münster
The fourth edition of Skulptur Projekte in Münster, Germany, held from June 17 to September 30, 2007, featured 36 new artists. Curated by Kasper König, Brigitte Frauzen, and Carina Plath, the decennial event aimed to explore the intersection of sculpture and urban space. However, critic Damien Sausset found many works disappointing, comparing the event to an open-air art fair. Notable exceptions included Bruce Nauman's 'Square Depression,' a negative pyramid finally realized after 30 years; Susan Philipsz's sound piece 'The Lost Reflection'; Guillaume Bijl's monumental church spire installation; Valérie Jouve's photographic and film work in a tunnel; and Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster's retrospective piece. The review highlights the difficulty of presenting art free from market influences in public spaces.
Key facts
- Skulptur Projekte 2007 took place in Münster, Germany from June 17 to September 30, 2007.
- The event featured 36 new artists and was curated by Kasper König, Brigitte Frauzen, and Carina Plath.
- Bruce Nauman's 'Square Depression,' conceived in 1977, was finally realized.
- Susan Philipsz presented 'The Lost Reflection,' a sound piece under a bridge.
- Guillaume Bijl installed a monumental church spire emerging from a pit.
- Valérie Jouve showed photographs and a film in an underground passage.
- Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster created a playful retrospective of Skulptur Projekte.
- The next edition was scheduled for 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Bruce Nauman
- Susan Philipsz
- Guillaume Bijl
- Valérie Jouve
- Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster
- Marko Lehanka
- Tue Greenfort
- Martin Boyce
- Maria Pask
- Mike Kelley
- Kasper König
- Brigitte Frauzen
- Carina Plath
- Damien Sausset
Institutions
- Skulptur Projekte
- artpress
Locations
- Münster
- Germany
Sources
- artpress —