The frisson of the togetherness

Exposición / Whitechapel Gallery / 77-82 Whitechapel High Street / London, London, City of, Reino Unido
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Cuándo:
03 oct de 2017 - 09 abr de 2018

Inauguración:
03 oct de 2017

Precio:
Entrada gratuita

Comisariada por:
Habda Rashid, Lydia Yee

Organizada por:
Whitechapel Gallery

Artistas participantes:
Leonor Antunes

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Etiquetas
Arte contemporáneo  Arte contemporáneo en London, City of  Diseño  Diseño en London, City of  Instalacion  Instalacion en London, City of  Joyería artística  Joyería artística en London, City of 

       

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Descripción de la Exposición

Straight lines and flat planes morph into looping and twisting volumes and sculptural reliefs in the new commission by Leonor Antunes (b. 1972, Portugal). Weavings, geometric patterns, artisanal techniques and utilitarian designs are sources of inspiration. Taking its title from British architect Alison Smithson’s description of how young people bring together elements of style to define their identity and social allegiances, Antunes gathers references to overlooked figures in the history of 20th-century architecture, art and design, particularly women. Her commission has been informed by two artists who lived in London — Mary Martin (1907–69, UK) and Lucia Nogueira (1950–98, Brazil). While bothwere known for their sculpture, Martin also created works on paper and weavings and Nogueira made jewellery. Antunes’s commission features hanging and floor-based sculptures made from materials including metal, leather and rope, illuminated by lights designed by the artist. The sculptures serve as screens or dividers, creating layers and shaping the viewer’s journey through the space. The gallery floor is covered in a geometric pattern, based on a drawing by Martin and made of cork and linoleum. Antunes has also selected examples of jewellery by Brazilian artist Nogueira, which are displayed in sculptural glass displaycases by Danish designer Nanna Ditzel (1923–2005).

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