Two Exhibitions of Young German, American, and British Sculptors Born in the 1970s
There were two exhibitions that focused on up-and-coming artists from Germany, the U.S., and the UK, all hailing from the 1970s. The first, "Sculptures d'appartement," took place at the Musée départemental d'art contemporain in Rochechouart from July 3 to December 18, 2005. The second, "Sculpture New Spirit," was shown at Galerie Nathalie Obadia in Paris from September 10 to October 22, 2005. Both events emphasized the artists' use of mixed media and references to 20th-century avant-garde styles. Notable works included Gary Webb’s "BoB & Question," Anselm Reyle’s "Life Enigma," and Evan Holloway’s "Map." Artists featured in Rochechouart included Roger Hiorns and Katja Strunz, while Galerie Obadia showcased Liz Craft and Mindy Shapiro.
Key facts
- Two exhibitions: 'Sculptures d'appartement' at Musée départemental d'art contemporain, Rochechouart (July 3 – December 18, 2005) and 'Sculpture New Spirit' at Galerie Nathalie Obadia, Paris (September 10 – October 22, 2005).
- Featured young German, American, and British artists born in the 1970s.
- Many artists had been in the 2004 exhibition 'It's all an illusion' at Migros Museum, Zurich.
- Common traits: composite assemblages, affirmation of form/color/material, free association of styles with avant-garde references.
- 'Sculpture New Spirit' described as capturing the spirit of the times through a plastic language concerned with form and the concrete world.
- 'Sculptures d'appartement' used Xavier Douroux's term for non-monumental, human-scale works that disturb space with ambiguous familiarity.
- Gary Webb's 'BoB & Question' (2003) includes a lamp post, Hermès-style fabric, and speakers.
- Anselm Reyle's 'Life Enigma' (2005) combines a chrome sculpture resembling an African statue with an abstract painting.
- Roger Hiorns' 'The heart has its own reasons' (2002) shows lineage to Anthony Caro; 'Discipline' (2002) features thistles crystallized in copper sulfate.
- Evan Holloway's 'Map' (2003) is a geometrically branched tree painted in spectral colors and gray gradients.
- Artists at Rochechouart: Roger Hiorns, Evan Holloway, Jason Meadows, Anselm Reyle, Katja Strunz, Gary Webb.
- Artists at Galerie Obadia: Liz Craft, Rachel Harrison, Roger Hiorns, Jason Meadows, Mindy Shapiro.
Entities
Artists
- Gary Webb
- Anselm Reyle
- Roger Hiorns
- Evan Holloway
- Jason Meadows
- Katja Strunz
- Liz Craft
- Rachel Harrison
- Mindy Shapiro
- Xavier Douroux
- Anthony Caro
Institutions
- Musée départemental d'art contemporain
- Galerie Nathalie Obadia
- Migros Museum
- Zéro-Deux
Locations
- Rochechouart
- France
- Paris
- Zurich
- Switzerland