
Martin Creed
Kat. Galerie im Taxispalais Innsbruck; Kunstverein Heilbronn
Martin Creed(Artist)
Snoeck (Publisher)
Published on 19. April 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-3-86442-136-5 (ISBN)
Description
Art, an emotional piece
In 2015, Martin Creed realized a range of site-specific installations for the Kunstverein Heilbronn in the six large halls of the Kunsthalle Vogelman; the following year he did an equally site-specific presentation at Taxispalais in Innsbruck. These exhibitions are both premieres, in Germany as well as in Austria. Martin Creed does not settle for any medium in particular, he produces videos, paintings, sculptures and works in neon, he makes music and stages ballet productions. The physical environment always plays an important role. In 2001, the London-based Scottish artist was awarded the prestigious Turner Prize, for a work that »only« consisted of regularly switching the light in a room on and off. What at first glance appears rather reduced, is highly relevant for the entire room and the visitors who move in it. Martin Creed's brilliant work on one hand appears playful and amazingly friendly, but in its result it is preemptory and rigorous. In a very personal interview, Martin Creed was asked why he made art. His answer was: to make myself feel better. This statement is as disarming as it is frank, and it challenges the viewer of his work to participate in the process of engaging with art, with space and with the world in general.Exhibitions:Kunstverein Heilbronn, 27/6-20/9/2015Galerie im Taxispalais Innsbruck, 10/9-20/11/2016
More details
Language
English
German
Place of publication
Köln
Germany
Illustrations
130
80 colour ills
Dimensions
Height: 27 cm
Width: 19 cm
ISBN-13
978-3-86442-136-5 (9783864421365)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Author
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ISNI: 0000 0001 0677 6465
Editor
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Artist
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