Paul Ramirez Jonas, Boarding Pass, 2010.Dear friends,
Please join us on Thursday, 20 January, for the opening of “An Exchange with Sol LeWitt,” a two-part exhibition curated by Regine Basha and on view at Cabinet and MASS MoCA.
Cabinet: 21 January–5 March, 2011
Opening reception: Thursday, 20 January 2011, 7–9 pm
Location: 300 Nevins Street, Brooklyn, NY
Gallery hours: 12-6 pm, Tuesday - Saturday
MASS MoCA: 23 January–31 March, 2011
Opening reception: Saturday, 22 January 2011, 7–9 pm
Location: 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA
Opening reception: Saturday, 22 January 2011, 7–9 pm
Location: 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA
Gallery hours: 11 am–5 pm, every day except Tuesday
Although best-known for the revolutionary role he played in the development of both Conceptualism and Minimalism, Sol LeWitt was also renowned for exchanging works with various artists throughout his lifetime. For LeWitt, the act of exchange seemed to be not only a personal gesture, but also an integral part of his conceptual practice. In addition to encouraging the circulation of artworks through a gift economy that challenged the art world’s dominant transactional model, LeWitt’s practice of trading with friends and strangers had the same qualities of generosity and risk that characterize his work in general. In the spirit of continuing this philosophy, and in conjunction with the “LeWitt Wall Drawing Retrospective” on view at MASS MoCA through 2033, Cabinet and MASS MoCA present “An Exchange with Sol LeWitt”—a curatorial project initiated by independent curator Regine Basha. The two-part exhibition will be on view at Cabinet from 21 January through 5 March 2011 and at MASS MoCA from 23 January through 31 March 2011.
The works of art that LeWitt received throughout his life, as well as records of what he offered in return, are maintained by the Sol LeWitt Private Collection in Chester, Connecticut—Eva Hesse, Steve Reich, Robert Mangold, Hanne Darboven, and Robert Ryman are some of the distinguished artists whose works are included in the collection. LeWitt did not restrict this practice to established contemporaries and friends, but also consistently traded with admirers and amateur artists whom he did not know. Inspired by the artist’s code of conduct, Basha initiated an open call for images, objects, music, film, books, and ephemera. The response was overwhelming, with nearly one thousand contributions received from around the world.
Although best-known for the revolutionary role he played in the development of both Conceptualism and Minimalism, Sol LeWitt was also renowned for exchanging works with various artists throughout his lifetime. For LeWitt, the act of exchange seemed to be not only a personal gesture, but also an integral part of his conceptual practice. In addition to encouraging the circulation of artworks through a gift economy that challenged the art world’s dominant transactional model, LeWitt’s practice of trading with friends and strangers had the same qualities of generosity and risk that characterize his work in general. In the spirit of continuing this philosophy, and in conjunction with the “LeWitt Wall Drawing Retrospective” on view at MASS MoCA through 2033, Cabinet and MASS MoCA present “An Exchange with Sol LeWitt”—a curatorial project initiated by independent curator Regine Basha. The two-part exhibition will be on view at Cabinet from 21 January through 5 March 2011 and at MASS MoCA from 23 January through 31 March 2011.
The works of art that LeWitt received throughout his life, as well as records of what he offered in return, are maintained by the Sol LeWitt Private Collection in Chester, Connecticut—Eva Hesse, Steve Reich, Robert Mangold, Hanne Darboven, and Robert Ryman are some of the distinguished artists whose works are included in the collection. LeWitt did not restrict this practice to established contemporaries and friends, but also consistently traded with admirers and amateur artists whom he did not know. Inspired by the artist’s code of conduct, Basha initiated an open call for images, objects, music, film, books, and ephemera. The response was overwhelming, with nearly one thousand contributions received from around the world.
Including TARANTINO Mail Art Call for Sol LeWitt:
About MASS MoCA
MASS MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art) is one of the largest centers for contemporary visual and performing arts in the United States and is located in North Adams, Massachusetts, on a restored nineteenth-century factory campus. MASS MoCA’s galleries are open 11 am–5 pm every day except Tuesdays. Gallery admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students, $5 for children 6–16, and free for children 5 and under. Members admitted free year-round. For additional information, call 413-662-2111 or visit massmoca.org.
About Cabinet
Cabinet magazine’s exhibition space was inaugurated in the fall of 2008 to extend the non-profit publication’s engagement with art and culture into the public realm. The venue hosts exhibitions of both contemporary art and historical materials, as well as an eclectic schedule of talks, screenings, and events. Located at 300 Nevins Street (between Sackett and Union) in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, the gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 12–6 pm and is wheelchair accessible. All events and exhibitions at Cabinet are free. For additional information, call 718-222-8434 or visit cabinetmagazine.org.
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