DU 2 SEPTEMBRE AU 19 NOVEMBRE 2011

AGONY AND ECSTASY

SongEun ArtSpace, Seoul, Coree du Sud

The title “Agony and Ecstasy” refers to both Damien Hirst’s butterfly diptych and Irving Stone’s biographical novel of Michelangelo Buonarroti derived from the Renaissance painter’s correspondence. Inspired by the great master’s depiction of Man, the exhibition proposes to revisit the infinite possibilities of how we perceive each other and ourselves.

 

The four artists in the exhibition approach this idea but respond to it differently by each embracing a different tendency. Damien Hirst’s existentialist and visceral language is expressed and understood by all. Jeff Koons allows the familiar to become the spectacular, as in the scandalous bust from his 1990’s series Made in Heaven. Takashi Murakami‘s beautifully crafted sculptures expose the exaggerated over-sexuality of manga characters, whilst at the same time playing upon our westernised perceptions of Japanese culture. Cindy Sherman deals with the obsession we have with defying the effects of time and aging. She candidly scrutinizes at our faces upon which are etched the smallest of tragedies. The portraits by all four artists have forgone the classic sense of depiction and ventured into unknown territory inviting us to reflect, celebrate and question life.

 

As an art lover, François Pinault has built one of the greatest contemporary art collections in the world, both in terms of quality and diversity, comprising of over 2,000 artworks. He has always considered art as the best way to overcome one’s own limitation, to push the boundaries, to discover new territories. From the very first step of his collection 40 years ago, his wish is to share his passion for art with a large audience.

Informations pratiques :

SongEun ArtSpace

118-2 Chungdam-Dong

Gangnam-Gu, Seoul 135-100

South Korea

 

Tel. 02-3448-0100 

Fax. 02-3448-0105

 

www.songeunartspace.org

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Crédits photos
1. Cindy Sherman, Untitled, Hollywood Portraits Series, 2000 : Color print 76.2 x 50.8 cm Courtesy the Artist and Metro Pictures © Cindy Sherman
2. Takashi Murakami, Milk, 1998 : Acrylic on linen mounted on board 270 x 540 x 5 cm (4 pannels) Courtesy Blum & Poe, Los Angeles, 1998 Takashi Murakami / Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., All Rights Reserved
3. Jeff Koons, Dutch Couple, 2007 : Oil on canvas 274.3 x 213.4 cm © Jeff Koons
4. Damien Hirst, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, 1994‐2003 : Steel, glass and formaldehyde solution containing cows/bulls heads and mixed media Element (each aquarium): 40.6 x 81.2 x 40.6 cm Photographed by Stephen White © Damien Hirst and Science Ltd. All rights reserved, DACS 2011
5. Cindy Sherman, Untitled, Balenciaga Series, 2007‐2008 : Color photograph Unframed: 174.5 x 183.5 cm Framed: 177 x 186 x 6.5 cm Courtesy the Artist and Metro Pictures © Cindy Sherman
6. Takashi Murakami, Cream, 1998 : Acrylic on linen mounted on board 270 x 540 x 5 cm (4 pannels) Courtesy Blum & Poe, Los Angeles, 1998 Takashi Murakami / Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., All Rights Reserved
7. Jeff Koons, Bourgeois Bust – Jeff and Ilona, 1991 : Marble Element (sculpture): 113 x 71.1 x 53.3 cm Element (plinth): 49 x 49 x 78 cm © Jeff Koons
8. Damien Hirst Bad News, 2009 : Oil on canvas, triptych Framed (each): 251 x 175.5x 11cm, Unframed (each): 230 x 154 x 3 cm Photographed by Prudence Cuming Associates © Damien Hirst and Science Ltd. All rights reserved, DACS 2011