Carol Bove
John McCracken
Francois Morellet
Charlotte Posenenske
Hannah Rickards
Ugo Rondinone
Tatiana Trouve'
Oscar Tuazon
Marc-Olivier Wahler
In Search Of The Schizophrenic Quotient. The exhibition features a wide range of artworks chosen for their ability to elicit multiple interpretations, new sculptures, paintings, light and sound installations, by Carol Bove, Francois Morellet, Ugo Rondinone, Tatiana Trouve', Oscar Tuazon...
Curated by Marc-Olivier Wahler
Kayne Griffin Corcoran is pleased to present the group exhibition, From Triple X To Birdsong (In Search Of The Schizophrenic Quotient), curated by Marc-Olivier Wahler
and on view from January 12 – March 9, 2013. The exhibition features work by artists Carol Bove,
John McCracken, François Morellet, Charlotte Posenenske, Hannah Rickards, Ugo Rondinone,
Tatiana Trouvé, and Oscar Tuazon.
From Triple X To Birdsong (In Search Of The Schizophrenic Quotient) highlights not only the
virtuosity of the artists, but also the importance of masterful curation. Marc-Olivier Wahler
demonstrates this through the innovative presentation of these diverse artworks. “The exhibition
is the only medium that you can physically move through. By moving, our body enters into
a system of physical correspondences with the works. And what if the task of the curator
was precisely the management of this negative space?” explains Wahler about his alternative
curatorial approach. Utilizing the ‘exhibition medium,’ he creates cohesion and makes the
audience aware of the empty space surrounding the artworks, choreographing their interaction
with the work and encouraging multiple readings and interpretations.
The exhibition features a wide range of artwork chosen for their ability to elicit multiple interpre-
tations, what Wahler refers to as their “schizophrenic quotient.” Works include a new sculpture
by Oscar Tuazon; Tatiana Trouvé’s large-scale pendulum installation, “350 Points Towards Infin-
ity;” a star painting by Ugo Rondinone; Hannah Rickards’ auditory work, “Birdsong;” a modular
construction by Charlotte Posenenske; François Morellet’s light installation, “Triple X neonly;” a
recent sculpture by John McCracken; and “The Foamy Saliva of a Horse,” by Carol Bove which
was most recently exhibited at the Venice Biennale.
Marc-Olivier Wahler is an independent curator and critic. He is the former director of the Palais
de Tokyo in Paris (2006-2012), director of the Swiss Institute of Contemporary Art (2000-2006)
and co-founder of the Centre d’Art Neuchatel in 1995. His current projects explore alternative
methods to display art through a new structure called Chalet Society in Paris and “LOST (in LA),”
an exhibition featuring artists from France and Los Angeles inspired by the television show Lost
at Barnsdall Park in Los Angeles.
Kayne Griffin Corcoran is an exhibition space based in Los Angeles, established under the creative
leadership of Maggie Kayne and the primary and secondary market expertise of Bill Griffin and
James Corcoran. Informed by the philosophies of three generations, Kayne Griffin Corcoran
embraces characteristics unique to Los Angeles in both its program and physical space. Kayne
Griffin Corcoran provides an outpost for artists, curators, institutions, and galleries from around
the world to exhibit in Los Angeles.
Opening reception: Saturday, January 12, 2013 6–8pm
Kayne Griffin Corcoran
2902 Nebraska Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90404