The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, travelled from: Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, travelled to:Īdam Art Gallery, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven (catalogue) UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, Beijing Matthew Barney, Carolee Schneemann, Kazuo Shiraga, Min TanakaĢ1st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa Guardian of the Veil, 'Il Tempo del Postino'ġ2–14 July, 2007, Manchester International Festival

The Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University, Waltham Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum für Gegenwart, Berlin 13 x 15 x 1 1/4 in. Photo: Tom Powel Imaging Inc.įondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, Paris Image: Orange Lupine, 2021, graphite and gouache on paper in high-density polyethylene frame, 33 x 38.1 x 3.2 cm.

cat., Haus der Kunst, Munich New York: Skira Rizzoli, 2014, p. Enwezor, ‘Portals and Processions: Matthew Barney’s River of Fundament’, in Matthew Barney: River of Fundament, exh. At the root of his provocative art is an examination of physical and biological systems as a portal to the psychic, symbolic, mythological, occult, and archetypal dimensions of human experience and consciousness.’ A leading artist of his generation, he is a visionary figure whose complex and radical forms have generated an entirely new artistic vocabulary that is as unique as it is protean. ‘Over the last twenty-seven years Matthew Barney has produced some of the most accomplished, demanding, and distinctive bodies of work in contemporary art. The closely interrelated elements of his oeuvre form the parts of a mythological Gesamtkunstwerk, addressing questions of life and death, the natural world and industrial transformation, the cosmic and terrestrial.

Barney’s drawings mark both the beginning and end of his filmic projects, existing as preparatory sketches and as reflective recollections of internal states. Celebrated for his feature-length cinematic work, including the seminal Cremaster Cycle (1994–2002), River of Fundament (2014) and Redoubt (2019), the artist creates fantastical universes which challenge the limits and politics of gender, sexuality and codified beliefs.ĭescribing himself primarily as a sculptor, Barney works with materials stretching from petroleum jelly to bronze, creating objects and installations that are intrinsically linked to his cinematic world. 1967) is known for his innovative and broad-ranging practice encompassing film, performance, sculpture, photography and drawing. Studio 1Thousand is registered as a Certified Minority-owned Business Enterprise in New York State, New York City, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.Matthew Barney (b. Recent exhibitions include Owen James Gallery in NYC, the Portland Winter Light Festival, and the Countdown Clock public art commission for artist Matthew Barney. The firm’s work has been published in Architectural Lighting, CODA, Architect, and Interior Design magazines, and recognized for design excellence by the International Association of Lighting Designers, Architizer A+ Awards, and CODA Awards. Studio 1Thousand has been honored for design excellence through awards, publications, and exhibitions. Studio 1Thousand is proud to have worked closely with a number of renowned architectural firms on these installations including Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, Mithun, Gensler, and Studio Joseph, among others. The firm is recognized for its excellence in creating highly-customized, large-scale LED installations in complex, dynamic public spaces that are elegant, impactful, and memorable, bringing wonder and delight to the visitor experience.īased in New York and Seattle, the firm has produced site-specific LED artworks for non-profit, cultural, and corporate clients across the country, including the Seattle Asian Art Museum, Chase Center in San Francisco, Museum of the City of New York, University of Chicago, Perot Family Headquarters, and the L&C Tower in Nashville, as well as smaller works for private residences. From inception to installation, we ensure the successful expression of each client’s goals. Established in 2011, the award-winning firm is known for its aesthetic sensibility, technical expertise, and client collaboration. Studio 1Thousand brings life to spaces through artistic and innovative LED lighting design.

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