Renowned for his sculptural installations and video works that push everyday objects and situations to absurd ends, Roman Signer's latest commission uses the kayak - a longstanding symbol and form in his work for three decades. Accompanying Signer's exhibition in the Curve, Barbican, London (4 March-31 May 2015), this volume documents the transformative quality of the artist's playful and surreal approach. Specifically made for the installation, the kayak moves through the Curve towed by a rope suspended from the ceiling, navigating the 90-metre long gallery as if moving through a canal. Accompanying installation views, related work and an interview with the artist by David Signer, an essay by Rachel Withers explores the multiple facets of his innovative practice through his on-going interest in this object. This title inaugurates a new publication series by Barbican Art Gallery and Ridinghouse that focuses on the Curve exhibition programme.
- ISBN:
- 9781909932081
- 9781909932081
- Category:
- Individual artists
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
- 01-03-2015
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Ridinghouse
- Country of origin:
- United Kingdom
- Dimensions (mm):
- 241.3x171.45mm
- Weight:
- 0.35kg
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