Angel Orensanz
dal 4/3/2002 al 17/4/2002
Segnalato da
4/3/2002
Angel Orensanz
Angel Orensanz Foundation, New York
For the first time, over three hundred drawings, sculptures, photographs, videos and prints will survey the production of ten years of Angel Orensanz in Italy. New York based sculptor Angel Orensanz has developed an extensive body of work during a decade in a dozen Italian cities building a powerful discursive integration of his art and iconic urban sites. A group of photographers and video artists has extensively documented Orensanz's creativity and artistic energy in the process.
For the first time, over three hundred drawings, sculptures, photographs,
videos and prints will survey the production of ten years of Angel Orensanz
in Italy. New York based sculptor Angel Orensanz has developed an extensive
body of work during a decade in a dozen Italian cities such as Venice,
Florence, Rome, Pavullo, Bari, Rocca Farnese, Caserta, Reggio and Messina,
building a powerful discursive integration of his art and iconic urban sites.
A group of photographers and video artists has extensively documented
Orensanz's creativity and artistic energy in the process.
This exhibition assembling an impressive body of original work and
documentation will be presented over three floors of the Angel Orensanz
Foundation. This venerable building, erected in 1849 by the first German
Jewish community in New York, and considered one of the most beautiful
structures in America, will embrace his work for almost two months.
The exhibition was curated by the prestigious art writer Thomas McEvilley
with the support of a group of art directors in Italy, led by Dr. John T.
Spike, and a dynamic team of designers in New York.
OPENING MARCH 6 BETWEEN 7 PM AND 10 PM
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call: 212- 598-9375
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura, New York, is a co-producer of this
exhibition.
Angel Orensanz Foundation Center for the Arts
172 Norfolk Street, New York, NY 10002