Author

Contributions

  • Wildt, Annemarie de, 1956- - Contributor

Publication

2009 - Distributed by Yale University Press, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

13,750 words, Guess

Page Count

55 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-101857094530
  • ISBN-139781857094534
  • Library of Congress Control Number2008943492
  • OCLC Control Number427612709
  • Better World Books9781857094534
and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC709.2
  • LCCN6537.K48 A4 2009
  • LCCN6537.K48
and 1 more
  • LCCN6537.K48 A44 2009

Description

"'The Hoerengracht' (1983-88) is an installation artwork by Ed Kienholz (American, 1927-1994) and his wife, Nancy Reddin Kienholz. This tableau - a surprising sight in the National Gallery - is a walk-through evocation of Amsterdam's red-light district, with glowing windows and claustrophobic streets. With its statements on morality, vanitas and composition of secret spaces and receding views, 'The Hoerengracht' resonates powerfully with painting by Dutch masters of the 17th century. The work was the last major piece made by the Kienholzes before Ed died and remains a major reference point for contemporary artists such as Mike Kelley, Paul McCarthy and Damien Hirst. The generously illustrated catalogue positions 'The Hoerengracht' and Kienholz in a new perspective."--Jacket.

Subjects

People

Edward Kienholz (1927-1994)Nancy Reddin-Kienholz (1943-)

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