The Hoerengracht: Kienholz at the National Gallery London - Couverture souple

Wiggins, Colin; De Wildt, Annemarie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1857094530 ISBN 13 : 9781857094534

Editeur : National Gallery Company Ltd, 2009

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

'The Hoerengracht' (1983-88) is an installation artwork by Ed Kienholz (American, 1927-1994) and his wife, Nancy Reddin Kienholz. This tableau - a surprising sight in the National Gallery - is a walk-through evocation of Amsterdam's red-light district, with glowing windows and claustrophobic streets. With its statements on morality, vanitas and composition of secret spaces and receding views, 'The Hoerengracht' resonates powerfully with painting by Dutch masters of the 17th century. The work was the last major piece made by the Kienholzes before Ed died and remains a major reference point for contemporary artists such as Mike Kelley, Paul McCarthy and Damien Hirst. The generously illustrated catalogue positions 'The Hoerengracht' and Kienholz in a new perspective.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Colin Wiggins is Acting Head of Education at the National Gallery, London. He is the author of numerous books, including 'Leon Kossoff: Drawing from Painting', 'Tom Hunter: Living in Hell and Other Stories', 'Ron Mueck', 'John Virtue: London Paintings' and 'Alison Watt: Phantom'. Annemarie de Wildt is conservator/curator at the Amsterdam Historisch Museum (Museum Willet-Holthuysen), which will be the second location for the exhibition.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: National Gallery Company Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1857094530
• ISBN 13: 9781857094534
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 56