John Bock
dal 1/10/2013 al 11/1/2014
Segnalato da
1/10/2013
John Bock
Bundeskunsthalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Bonn
The large survey 'Im Modder der Summenmutation' presents a fusion of the key strands of Bock's artistic practice. Several of the artist's performances -which he refers to as 'lectures'- are restaged in modified form as 'Re-lectures.' The exhibition forms the set for a new film, which will be produced live
Curator: Rein Wolfs
The large survey Im Modder der Summenmutation presents a fusion of the key strands of John Bock's artistic practice. Several of the artist's performances—which he refers to as 'lectures'—are restaged in modified form as 'RE-lectures.' The exhibition forms the set for a new film, which will be produced live at the Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany and will be screened there later in the exhibition. Existing installations from a wide range of different contexts converge with new works and mutate into a new dynamic structure. In line with the artist's irreverent style, Im Modder der Summenmutation is a survey exhibition with a retrospective character and strong focus on the artist's current production that undermines the very idea of a well-ordered survey. John Bock's answer to the question 'What does exhibiting mean today?' is an unreservedly daring gesture—a plea for the continuous expansion of the concept of art.
An exhibition that keeps on changing keeps on raising questions. Members of our art education team are on permanent call in the exhibition to discuss John Bock's art and any of the many issues the exhibition may give rise to.
Im Modder der Summenmutation by John Bock is the first exhibition of the new director Rein Wolfs. He comments: "John Bock's exhibition stands for a repositioning of the Bundeskunsthalle. With this first large-scale survey, we appreciate the oeuvre of a mid-career artist, who has the process-oriented, the actionist and the quest for the total work of art in his focus. The Bundeskunsthalle recognizes the specific impact of this headstrong and transforming artist and takes the opportunity to review its own ability for transformation."
The exhibition will be accompanied by a publication documenting the complete set of John Bock’s lectures and films in a collection of texts.
Film programme in the Forum
John Bock
Tuesday, 15 October, 7 p.m.: Unzone/Eierloch
Wednesday, 30 October, 7 p.m.: Kreatürliche Unschuld
Admission: € 4.50, films and discussion in German
Film screenings are preceded by a brief introduction into the artist’s cinematic work and followed by a discussion. Not recommended for under 18 year olds. The films contain scenes of physical violence.
Born 1965 in Gribbohm, Germany
Graduated from the Hochschule für bildende Künste, Hamburg, Germany. Lives and works in Berlin
Exhibition Manager: Johanna Adam
Image: John Bock, Malträtierte Fregatte. Photo: Jan Windszus © John Bock, 2013
Press contact:
Sven Bergmann T +49 228 9171 204 F +49 228 9171–211 bergmann@bundeskunsthalle.de
Miriam Dreiner presse@bundeskunsthalle.de
Media Conference Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 11 a.m. The exhibition opens at 10 a.m.
Bundeskunsthalle
Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4 53113 Bonn Germany
Hours: Tuesday–Wednesday 10am–9pm,
Thursday–Sunday 10am–7pm
Admission
standard / reduced / family ticket
Happy Hour-Ticket
Admission for all Exhibitions:
standard / reduced / family ticket € 15/ € 10 / € 24
Happy Hour-Ticket € 6:
Tuesday and Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday to Sunday 5 to 7 p.m.
(for individuals only)