Work No. 232 the whole world + the work = the whole world // 2000 // Martin Creed // Neon lights and metal
I much prefer art to math. But I have never thought about combining art and math. But Martin Creed did. In “Work No. 232 the whole world + the work = the whole world,” Creed created an equation in neon letters. The piece, which is currently installed in Tate Modern, expresses the vast, yet inclusive nature of art. There is not necessarily one interpretation of a work of art, granting individuals to power to think of their own unique perspective.
Behold // Sheela Gowda // 2009
Flowers. Skulls. Landscapes. Sounds like the work of American artist Georgia O’Keeffe. Known for her blooming flower paintings and the brilliant colors depicting the New Mexico landscape where she lived, O’Keeffe is known around the world. A retrospective of O’Keeffe is currently on view at Tate Modern until October 30.
Untitled (Ghardaïa) 2009 // Kader Attia // Cooked couscous on wooden table and digital prints on paper
In her current exhibition at Tate Modern, Mona Hatoum’s practice explores her interest in political unrest. Her large scale installations include light bulbs, electricity, barbed wire and cages providing for a unique approach to political art. Coupled with the large scale installations many of her performance pieces are documented on the adjacent walls. One of my favorites; the one on the poster. Titled Hot Spot III 2009, this work is a giant globe. The countries are outlined in neon red lights and flicker, highlighting the world as a “hot spot” for political discord.
The first Artist Room in the brand new Switch House at Tate Modern is dedicated to Louise Bourgeois. Known for works exploring themes of life, death and family relationships, her pieces are created out of a variety of materials including latex and fabric. Currently on view in the Artist Rooms at Tate are hanging legs and body parts, spiders and her famous Filette.
Spider 1 // Louise Bourgeois // 1995 // bronze, dark & polished patina, wall piece
Legs // Louise Bourgeois // 2001 // red fabric, hanging piece
BMW Tate Live: Alexandra Pirici and Manuel Pelmus
The Bridge (Choral Piece for Tate Modern) // Peter Liversidge // 18 June 2016 // Choir of 500
Tate Modern’s newest building, The Switch House, officially opened to the public last weekend! Designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron, the new building connects to the original, The Power Station. A tall bridge over Turbine Hall connects the two buildings. The Switch House strives to showcase more female artists with a current display by Louise Bourgeois.
