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01.06.2019 — 08.09.2019Korpys/Löffler
01.06.2019 — 08.09.2019
The Vault - Artist talk
Andree Korpys and Markus Löffler
Moderator: Baruch Gottlieb
Thursday 22.08.2019, 20:00 – 21:30 H
Free entrance
The work of the German artists Andree Korpys and Markus Löffler could be considered paranoid. By means of a punctual examination of the 'crime-scenes', they show evidence of facts that may or may not be based on reality. The American embassy, West's new location, is the ideal environment to arouse these feelings. New work, an extensive photo series of 'The Vault', shows details of the forbidden space in the building. The visitor automatically becomes a detective, a spy or a security guard. The Cold War is haunting, and the exhibition by Korpys/Löffler reinforces the atmosphere. The artists sometimes use the facilities of the press to get close to their 'objects'. All the material was shot by them, even if it appears to be found footage. The World Trade Centre in New York, Bush's state visit, nuclear football, the role of the security guard, the trampled-out cigarette butt and the novel 'The Last American' are all points of departure. The exhibition connects the location to art in a poetic way.
What is real, and what is fiction? Where does the fascination for East-West relations come from? What role does sound play? How important is the detail? What role does politics play? And which side is the artist on? Baruch Gottlieb will lead the discussion with the artists and discusses the differences between the world of cinema, short films, music and the visual arts.
The German artists Andree Korpys and Markus Löffler's work together since 2009 under the name of Korpys / Löffler. They had several international exhibitions, amongst others at Kunstverein Braunschweig 2018; 10th Berlin Biennale; Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt 2017; Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin 2016; ZKM Karlsruhe 2015; Goethe Institut New York 2015; Künstlerhaus Bremen 2012; Manifesta 7, Trento 2008; Zero, Zentrum Kunst-und Mediatechnologie, Karlsruhe 2002; Kunstverein Hamburg 1996; Casino Luxembourg 1999. ‘The Vault’ is their first exhibition in The Netherlands.
Andree Korpys and Markus Löffler
Moderator: Baruch Gottlieb
Thursday 22.08.2019, 20:00 – 21:30 H
Free entrance
The work of the German artists Andree Korpys and Markus Löffler could be considered paranoid. By means of a punctual examination of the 'crime-scenes', they show evidence of facts that may or may not be based on reality. The American embassy, West's new location, is the ideal environment to arouse these feelings. New work, an extensive photo series of 'The Vault', shows details of the forbidden space in the building. The visitor automatically becomes a detective, a spy or a security guard. The Cold War is haunting, and the exhibition by Korpys/Löffler reinforces the atmosphere. The artists sometimes use the facilities of the press to get close to their 'objects'. All the material was shot by them, even if it appears to be found footage. The World Trade Centre in New York, Bush's state visit, nuclear football, the role of the security guard, the trampled-out cigarette butt and the novel 'The Last American' are all points of departure. The exhibition connects the location to art in a poetic way.
What is real, and what is fiction? Where does the fascination for East-West relations come from? What role does sound play? How important is the detail? What role does politics play? And which side is the artist on? Baruch Gottlieb will lead the discussion with the artists and discusses the differences between the world of cinema, short films, music and the visual arts.
The German artists Andree Korpys and Markus Löffler's work together since 2009 under the name of Korpys / Löffler. They had several international exhibitions, amongst others at Kunstverein Braunschweig 2018; 10th Berlin Biennale; Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt 2017; Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin 2016; ZKM Karlsruhe 2015; Goethe Institut New York 2015; Künstlerhaus Bremen 2012; Manifesta 7, Trento 2008; Zero, Zentrum Kunst-und Mediatechnologie, Karlsruhe 2002; Kunstverein Hamburg 1996; Casino Luxembourg 1999. ‘The Vault’ is their first exhibition in The Netherlands.