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17/2/2007

Re-Object

Kunsthaus Bregenz, Bregenz

Group show

In its exhibition “Re-Object,” KUB presents Damien Hirst‘s shark as a true sensation and one of the major works of the twentieth century. This new version will be shown in Europe for the first time at the Kunsthaus Bregenz, before it ultimately ends up in the USA.

“Re-Object” is the first exhibition of a two-part series that in conjunction with the exhibition “Mythos” is dedicated to two fundamental sources of artistic practice. Each exhibition brings together a major historical position with three contemporary artists. Works by Marcel Duchamp provide the thematic basis for the exhibition “Re-Object.” As the father of the idea of the ready-made, Duchamp gives the impetus and provides the field of reference for the artistic strategies of Damien Hirst , Jeff Koons , and Gerhard Merz . In the exhibition “Mythos,” Joseph Beuys' work assumes this role for the work statements of Matthew Barney , Douglas Gordon , and Cy Twombly .
With his idea of the ready-made, Marcel Duchamp transformed everyday objects into art objects. Thus, at the onset of the twentieth century he was an early pioneer of modern art and to this day he repeatedly serves as a model and inspiration for many generations of young artists.
In the second half of the twentieth century, Joseph Beuys made mythical experience the basis of his artistic work and life. His art has remained important primarily to those artists who seek to blur the sharp boundaries separating human rationality and consciousness.

The exhibition “Re-Object” offers each of the artists an entire floor of the Kunsthaus Bregenz, giving them the opportunity to show comprehensive work series. Each presentation is similar to a solo exhibition and takes on the character of a theme-focused work statement. Each artist represents a distinct approach to dealing with the theme, and neither Damien Hirst nor Jeff Koons or Gerhard Merz have ever shown such a concentrated body of key works in conjunction with Duchamp.
Damien Hirst uses his object display cases as coldly shining traps of death and destruction. Jeff Koons takes his everyday objects turned artwork one step further, transforming them through the perfect presentation of outward appearances into “objects of desire.” Finally, Gerhard Merz's work as a theoretical model and demonstration piece consisting of painting and an industrial light installation does away with aesthetic conventions.

A comprehensive catalogue will be published in conjunction with each exhibition and a parallel program of events will elucidate the artists' works in the context of the themes.

In its exhibition “Re-Object,” KUB presents Damien Hirst‘s shark as a true sensation and one of the major works of the twentieth century. This new version will be shown in Europe for the first time at the Kunsthaus Bregenz, before it ultimately ends up in the USA.

“Re-Object” is the first exhibition of a two-part series that in conjunction with the exhibition “Mythos” is dedicated to two fundamental sources of artistic practice. Each exhibition brings together a major historical position with three contemporary artists. Works by Marcel Duchamp provide the thematic basis for the exhibition “Re-Object.” As the father of the idea of the ready-made, Duchamp gives the impetus and provides the field of reference for the artistic strategies of Damien Hirst , Jeff Koons , and Gerhard Merz . In the exhibition “Mythos,” Joseph Beuys' work assumes this role for the work statements of Matthew Barney , Douglas Gordon , and Cy Twombly .

With his idea of the ready-made, Marcel Duchamp transformed everyday objects into art objects. Thus, at the onset of the twentieth century he was an early pioneer of modern art and to this day he repeatedly serves as a model and inspiration for many generations of young artists.

In the second half of the twentieth century, Joseph Beuys made mythical experience the basis of his artistic work and life. His art has remained important primarily to those artists who seek to blur the sharp boundaries separating human rationality and consciousness.

The exhibition “Re-Object” offers each of the artists an entire floor of the Kunsthaus Bregenz, giving them the opportunity to show comprehensive work series. Each presentation is similar to a solo exhibition and takes on the character of a theme-focused work statement. Each artist represents a distinct approach to dealing with the theme, and neither Damien Hirst nor Jeff Koons or Gerhard Merz have ever shown such a concentrated body of key works in conjunction with Duchamp.

Damien Hirst uses his object display cases as coldly shining traps of death and destruction. Jeff Koons takes his everyday objects turned artwork one step further, transforming them through the perfect presentation of outward appearances into “objects of desire.” Finally, Gerhard Merz's work as a theoretical model and demonstration piece consisting of painting and an industrial light installation does away with aesthetic conventions.

Image: Damien Hirst "Shark"

Opening: February 8 2007

Kunsthaus Bregenz
Karl Tizian Platz - Bregenz

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