Berlinde De Bruyckere
Subtitle: angel's throat
By: with contributions by Erwin Mortier, Stijn Huijts and Berlinde De Bruyckere and poems by Zbigniew Herbert ; translation, Paul Vincent, Katrien Driesen
Contributors: Bonnefantenmuseum
Publisher: Mercatorfonds
Published: 2021
Place of publication: Brussels
Language: eng
Number of pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9789462303171
Copyright date: 2021
Subjects: Exhibitions
Other titles: Angel's throat
Description: Berlinde De Bruyckere (Ghent, 1964) has been a leading light in the international contemporary art world for many years already. Her raw, intriguing sculptures, installations and drawings draw strength from vulnerability and tenderness in the face of relentlessness. This exhibition catalogue shows her taking new steps on her artistic path, in search of the meaning of humanity, physicality, suffering and vitality. The themes in De Bruyckere's work have a universal and timeless value. But they gain extra urgency in times when, prompted by an unknown pandemic, the need for human connection is greater than ever, while at the same time the body has become a danger to mankind.00De Bruyckere's compelling sculptures have a long and complex creative history. Much of her work is constructed of wax, resin, rope, skins and canvas, which she sometimes exposes to the elements for years before incorporating them into her art. Despite their confronting character the sculptures cry out to be touched and stroked, and exude warmth and the tangibility of existence. It is this powerful resonance that has made De Bruyckere one of the most important West European artists, ever since the early days of her career. Her oeuvre has been honoured by solo exhibitions all over the world. She has received several awards and has participated twice in the Venetian Biennale: in 2003 in the main pavilion, and in 2013 when she represented Belgium, in collaboration with Nobel Prize winner J.M. Coetzee. The Bonnefanten is the stage for her first Dutch solo exhibition since 2015.00Exhibition: Bonnefantenmuseum, Maastricht, The Netherlands (09.02.-27.06.2021).
Notes: Catalog of an exhibition held at Bonnefanten Maastrict, February 9-June 27, 2021.

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Includes bibliographical references.