Dore | Vergoldet | Gilded: recontextualser l'attrait de l'or | von neuen Allianzen und Verschmelzungen | a matter of allure

The exhibition "Doré | Vergoldet | Gilded" explores the use of gold as a material and coloring agent in contemporary art, reflecting the notions of value and symbolic power associated with it. The exhibition features works by artists such as Antje Blumenstein, Olivia Breckemeyer, Ruth Campau, Marianne Engel, Luka Fineisen, Niklas Goldbach, Eckart Hahn, David Krippendorff, Claudia Kugler, Alicja Kwade, Andréas Lang, Via Lewandowsky, Michael Müller, Sebastian Neeb, Andrea Pichl, Johanna Reich, Julian Röder, Stéphanie Saadé, Michael Sailstorfer, Karin Sander, Karina Spechter, Henrik Strömberg, Philip Topolovac, Panos Tsagaris, Frauke Wilken, Andrea Winkler, Clemens Wolf, and He Xiangyu.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 20 May 2022
Publisher: Kerber Verlag

Contemporary art has a recurring fascination with using materials with a rich historical heritage, often seeking to liberate gold from its traditional associations with grandeur and pathos. This exploration challenges the notion that "all that glitters is gold" by exploring the transfer or shifting of this sought-after, glittery material to different contexts. The exhibition "Doré | Vergoldet | Gilded" and its accompanying catalogue bring together a diverse range of contemporary art works that engage with gold as a material and coloring agent. These artworks reflect the complex notions of value and symbolic power associated with gold, showcasing the artistic potential of this precious metal in the modern world.

The exhibition features the works of numerous talented artists, each of whom has approached gold in their own unique way. Some artists, such as Antje Blumenstein, Olivia Breckemeyer, and Ruth Campau, explore the physical properties of gold, such as its color and texture, while others, such as Marianne Engel, Luka Fineisen, Niklas Goldbach, Eckart Hahn, David Krippendorff, Claudia Kugler, Alicja Kwade, Andréas Lang, Via Lewandowsky, Michael Müller, Sebastian Neeb, Andrea Pichl, Johanna Reich, Julian Röder, Stéphanie Saadé, Michael Sailstorfer, Karin Sander, Karina Spechter, Henrik Strömberg, Philip Topolovac, Panos Tsagaris, Frauke Wilken, Andrea Winkler, Clemens Wolf, and He Xiangyu, delve into the cultural and historical significance of gold.

Through their diverse approaches, these artists challenge the viewer to reconsider the traditional associations of gold and explore its potential as a medium for artistic expression. The exhibition also includes a comprehensive catalogue that provides further insight into the themes and techniques employed by the artists, as well as an essay by art historian Barbara Steiner that explores the historical and cultural context of gold in art.

In conclusion, "Doré | Vergoldet | Gilded" is a thought-provoking exhibition that explores the multifaceted nature of gold as a material and a symbol. Through the works of talented artists and the accompanying catalogue, the exhibition invites viewers to reconsider the value and symbolic power of this precious metal in contemporary art.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783735608482