Michael Borremans
dal 25/7/2010 al 4/9/2010
Segnalato da
25/7/2010
Michael Borremans
Royal Palace, Bruxelles
In 6 paintings and a video work, the historic significance of the valet is given centre stage. In the paintings, these essential operatives of Court life - always present in the background - wear their livery incorrectly and perform a series of absurd tasks. The artist suggests a link between the court valet and the court jester, thus implicitly referring back to the figure of the artist.
In recent years, Queen Paola of Belgium has taken the initiative of incorporating contemporary works of art into the decoration of the Palace, which already hosts works by Jan Fabre, Marthe Wéry, Dirk Braeckman and Patrick Corillon. This year, Michaël Borremans was commissioned to provide a contribution.
The artist was given full artistic freedom. In 6 paintings and a video work, the historic significance of the valet is given centre stage. In the paintings, these essential operatives of Court life – always present in the background – wear their livery incorrectly and perform a series of absurd tasks.
The artist suggests a link between the court valet and the court jester, thus implicitly referring back to the figure of the artist. As bearers of these different traditions, the valets oscillate between irreverent subversion and stately bearing.
The works can be viewed at the Royal Palace which is open to the public during the summer.
Info: Zeno X Gallery
info@zeno-x.com
T+32 3 216 38 88
http://www.zeno-x.com
Opening July 26 2010
Palais Royal de Bruxelles
Place des Palais
Hours: Tue-sun 10.30-16.30
free admission