Celmins, Vija
Vija Celmins | Gerhard Richter. Double Vision
- ISBN 13:
- 9783753304038
- author:
- Celmins, Vija
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- König, Walther
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 25 x 21 centimetres (1.24 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Collections & Exhibitions,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Vija Celmins and Gerhard Richter: Double Vision brings together the work of two influential artists in a thought-provoking dialogue. Their photorealistic styles may seem worlds apart, but a closer look reveals surprising connections between their most notable works. This publication pairs Celmins' To Fix the Image in Memory with Richter's Seascape (Sea Sea), inviting comparisons and reflections on representation, reality, and perception. The exhibition at Hamburger Kunsthalle, which spans over 60 paintings, drawings, prints, and objects, has sparked a transatlantic conversation between these two artistic giants. Their shared interest in the fundamental conditions of representation is revealed through their use of photographic models and exploration of visibility and the nature of perception. This study offers a unique perspective on the work of Vija Celmins and Gerhard Richter, shedding light on the commonalities that exist beneath their seemingly disparate styles.
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