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Berlin – Anish Kapoor: “Kapoor in Berlin” at Martin-Gropius-Bau Through November 24th, 2013

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013


Anish Kapoor, The Death of Leviathan (2011-2013), via Martin-Gropius-Bau

Covering more than 3,000 square feet in the Martin-Gropius Bau, Kapoor in Berlin is one of the Berliner Festspiele’s tentpole events this summer, examining the pioneering work of Anish Kapoor’s sculptural practice against the backdrop of his German contemporaries and influences.  Composed of almost 70 works, the exhibition serves as an examination of the Turner Prize winner’s work of the past 30 years.


Anish Kapoor, Shooting Into the Corner (2008-2009), via The Guardian (more…)

Athens – Ugo Rondinone: “Nude” at The Museum of Cycladic Art Through October 15th, 2012

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012


Ugo Rondinone – Nude (2012), Cycladic Art Museum

Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone has built a reputation for himself as an artist who doesn’t stay in one place very long.  Exploring a variety of themes through panting, installation, video, sculpture and drawing, Rondinone seems to use his art as a way to explore context, shaping his exhibitions and pieces to interact with their location on a metaphorical level.

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