Lawrence weiner remains one of the most dynamic artists woraing today. Need to knowa structure of lawrence weiner, radio play aired on wbai, 29 january 1978. He no longer writes, but his book, statements, published by seth siegelaub in 1968, presents his work in a form generally associated with poetry a single phrase per page, with blank facing page, no punctuation, and such eccentric, nonhyphenated word breaks as from, standard, pressure. As far as the eye can see, at the whitney museum through february 10, this series provides a rare opportunity to see the substantial body of work weiner has produced in film and video from 1970 to the present. Its a quality you cannot miss in his artwork, in which big ideas are communicated using the. Throughout his multifaceted career lawrence weiner has remained contrastingly true to his core style, steadfastly adhering to a languagebased practice. Lawrence weiner is an american artist and an integral figure of the conceptual art movement of the 1960s alongside sol lewitt, joseph kosuth, and robert barry. Jun 17, 2009 in 1968 a young conceptual artist from the south bronx called lawrence weiner sat down to write a declaration of intent 1. Weiner has been filling spaces with his thoughtprovoking text for over five decades, exploring time, language and existence, and is motivated by the idea that art should be accessible to all. He is one of the central figures in the formation of conceptual art in the 1960s. The third result is lawrence a weiner age 70s in somerville, ma in the west somerville neighborhood. He is considered a central figure in the foundation of the conceptual art movement of the 1960s weiner grew up in the south bronx and attended new york public schools.
Jan 21, 2008 in conjunction with the retrospective lawrence weiner. This exhibition explores the beauty of weiners design conceptions as well as the text propositions that the. Lawrence wieners statements and thoughts on texedbased conceptual art. Perhaps more than any other contemporary artist, lawrence weiner has brought viewers into the processes by which works of art may be or may not be realized. And she explains about the statements they would like to have. This month were visiting new yorkbased artists in their studios, ahead of fall exhibition openings. Weiner reconsidered the work and decided that it didnt need to exist.
Except for the helicopters, its very quiet, lawrence weiner says, pointing towards the courtyard of his five storey home, nestled in the heart of the west village. Feb 04, 2009 a new yorker born and raised, lawrence weiners mission in life is to get straight to the point. A new yorker born and raised, lawrence weiners mission in life is to get straight to the point. Lawrence weiner, dcs background, education, and other specialties. Its a theme that has underpinned the conceptualists work since the beginning of his careerhis 1968 book statements describes works that were never made, suggesting art need only be read. I figured i should spend the 50 bucks to acquire a bit of history. Accordingly, his first book statements 1968 contains 24 typewritten descriptions of works, where only a few had actually been made, suggesting that a works existence requires a.
Influential conceptual artist lawrence weiner is known for his languagebased sculpture and works pursuing inquiries into language and a radical redefinition of the artistviewer relationship. Apr 28, 2010 post by paddy johnson i bought one of the lawrence weiner prints on 20. Each being equal and consistent with the intent of the artist the decision as to condition rests with the receiver upon the occasion of receivership. So we ve decided to keep guardian journalism free for all readers, regardless of. Installed in each otherwise empty room of the gallery, as well as in its long hallway, is a single. Sep 21, 20 a comprehensive survey of works on paper by lawrence weiner b. His work often takes the form of typographic texts. An anecdote about the origin of lawrence weiners propositions statements. Lawrence weiner has 54 books on goodreads with 228 ratings. Lawrence weiner s within a realm of distance is at blenheim palace until december 20. Lawrence weiner, one of the central figures of conceptual art, was born in 1942 in the bronx, new york. Books by lawrence weiner author of having been said.
Jan 07, 2012 the carved letter text on the facade of the vancouver art gallery facing robson street is an example of weiners words placed as a permanent installation. The word is how you see the object, says american artist lawrence weiner, as he talks through his sitespecific works installed at blenheim palace. He participates in public and private projects and exhibitions in both the new and old world maintaining that. The ngv presents american conceptual artist lawrence weiners latest installation out of sight, a participatory hopscotchinspired artwork that aims to inspire and engage through positive visualisation. After graduating from high school, weiner had a variety of jobshe worked on an oil tanker, on docks, and unloading railroad cars. Lawrence weiner in massachusetts ma 6 records found. One sheet of clear plexiglass of arb itrary size and thickness secured at. Lawrence weiner divides his time between his studio in new york city and his boat in amsterdam. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lawrence weiner books online.
When weiner manipulates words they do not necessarily read or make sense as ordered statements or indeed descriptive paragraphs. In conjunction with the retrospective lawrence weiner. Weiner created his first book statements in 1968, a small 64page paperback with texts describing projects. It contains twelve general and twelve specific of the pioneering conceptual practitioners textbased statement pieces. Lawrence weiner born new york, february 10, 1942 is an american conceptual artist.
Words matter the work of lawrence weiner contemporary art. He and his staff regularly attend continuing education lectures in order to provide patients. Select this result to view lawrence a weiners phone number, address, and more. Certain specific statements are reproduced by kind permission of the people who own them. Lawrence weiner smashed to pieces in the still of the. When the furious students did not understand this as art, they destroyed the piece. Certain specific statements are reproduced by kind. Lawrence weiner has made art from words since the 1960s. New york, 1942, one of the most culturally engaged artists of our time. His artworks have been exhibited in major galleries worldwide during a prolific career that spans more than fifty years. Best known for his textbased work, weiner creates subversive installations that alter an existing space or environment. Select this result to view lawrence a weiner s phone number, address, and more. The posters for his exhibitions and projects that constitute this show at sfu are part of weiners exploration of the intersection between language, art and the material world. Lawrence weiner was raised in the south bronx, new york city, and is considered a central figure in the development.
Lawrence weiners most popular book is having been said. Weiners work often consists of text printed on a wall, which places the responsibility on the viewer to realize the artwork. In 1968 a young conceptual artist from the south bronx called lawrence weiner sat down to write a declaration of intent 1. I do not mind objects, but i do not care to make them. Lawrence wienertwenty works, a conversation with william furlong concerning 20 works by lawrence weiner presented in london 1980. Lawrence weiner, born february 10, 1942, bronx, new york, u. For weiner the making of film and video, like his posters, books, and records.
Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Lawrence is related to kenny m weiner and susan j weiner as well as 6 additional people. Lawrence weiner was raised in the south bronx, new york city, and is considered a central figure in the development of conceptual art during the 1960s. Words matter the work of lawrence weiner free ebook download as pdf file. Many of weiners statements conjure up physical situations, like the sexually provocative. Lawrence weiner born february 10, 1942 is an american conceptual artist, who was one of the central figures in the formation of conceptual art in the 1960s. Lawrence weiner learn to read art, 2019 set of 6 printed. Around 1966 the artist presented a work made of strings and stakes simply thrust into the ground.
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