Roman Signer: Slow Movement Contributor(s): Signer, Roman |
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ISBN: 1909932086 ISBN-13: 9781909932081 Publisher: Ridinghouse OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Art | Individual Artists - Monographs |
Dewey: 709.2 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.9" W x 9.7" (0.55 lbs) 43 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Renowned for his sculptural installations and video works that push everyday objects and situations to absurd ends, Roman Signer's latest commission uses the kayak - a longstanding symbol and form in his work for three decades. Accompanying Signer's exhibition in the Curve, Barbican, London (4 March-31 May 2015), this volume documents the transformative quality of the artist's playful and surreal approach. Specifically made for the installation, the kayak moves through the Curve towed by a rope suspended from the ceiling, navigating the 90-metre long gallery as if moving through a canal. Accompanying installation views, related work and an interview with the artist by David Signer, an essay by Rachel Withers explores the multiple facets of his innovative practice through his on-going interest in this object. This title inaugurates a new publication series by Barbican Art Gallery and Ridinghouse that focuses on the Curve exhibition programme. |