New york, 1942, one of the most culturally engaged artists of our time. Words matter the work of lawrence weiner contemporary. Lawrence is related to kenny m weiner and susan j weiner as well as 6 additional people. Lawrence weiner has made art from words since the 1960s. See available works on paper, prints and multiples, and installation for. An anecdote about the origin of lawrence weiners propositions statements. Weiners work often consists of text printed on a wall, which places the responsibility on the viewer to realize the artwork. Its a quality you cannot miss in his artwork, in which big ideas are communicated using the. Sep 21, 20 a comprehensive survey of works on paper by lawrence weiner b. He created his first artists book, statements, a 64page offset publication, in 1968 and has carried this focus and technique throughout the decades.
When weiner manipulates words they do not necessarily read or make sense as ordered statements or indeed descriptive paragraphs. He is considered a central figure in the foundation of the conceptual art movement of the 1960s. In 1968 a young conceptual artist from the south bronx called lawrence weiner sat down to write a declaration of intent 1. Lawrence wienertwenty works, a conversation with william furlong concerning 20 works by lawrence weiner presented in london 1980. Lawrence weiner, one of the central figures of conceptual art, was born in 1942 in the bronx, new york. Weiner reconsidered the work and decided that it didnt need to exist. Each being equal and consistent with the intent of the artist the decision as to condition rests with the receiver upon the occasion of receivership. And she explains about the statements they would like to have. He and his staff regularly attend continuing education lectures in order to provide patients. Lawrence weiners most popular book is having been said. Books by lawrence weiner author of having been said. I do not mind objects, but i do not care to make them.
Words matter the work of lawrence weiner contemporary art. Lawrence weiner was raised in the south bronx, new york city, and is considered a central figure in the development. Select this result to view lawrence a weiners phone number, address, and more. Lawrence weiner smashed to pieces in the still of the. The third result is lawrence a weiner age 70s in somerville, ma in the west somerville neighborhood. Installed in each otherwise empty room of the gallery, as well as in its long hallway, is a single. He is one of the central figures in the formation of conceptual art in the 1960s. Lawrence weiner was raised in the south bronx, new york city, and is considered a central figure in the development of conceptual art during the 1960s. I figured i should spend the 50 bucks to acquire a bit of history. Lawrence weiner learn to read art, 2019 set of 6 printed. Influential conceptual artist lawrence weiner is known for his languagebased sculpture and works pursuing inquiries into language and a radical redefinition of the artistviewer relationship. Certain specific statements are reproduced by kind permission of the people who own them. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. One sheet of clear plexiglass of arb itrary size and thickness secured at.
Lawrence weiner has 54 books on goodreads with 228 ratings. The posters for his exhibitions and projects that constitute this show at sfu are part of weiners exploration of the intersection between language, art and the material world. Weiner created his first book statements in 1968, a small 64page paperback with texts describing projects. Lawrence weiner born new york, february 10, 1942 is an american conceptual artist. Published by seth siegelaub in an edition of one thousand copies in 1968, statements is lawrence weiners very first artist book. Lawrence weiner is an american artist and an integral figure of the conceptual art movement of the 1960s alongside sol lewitt, joseph kosuth, and robert barry.
Except for the helicopters, its very quiet, lawrence weiner says, pointing towards the courtyard of his five storey home, nestled in the heart of the west village. Select this result to view lawrence a weiner s phone number, address, and more. When the furious students did not understand this as art, they destroyed the piece. Lawrence weiner divides his time between his studio in new york city and his boat in amsterdam. The ngv presents american conceptual artist lawrence weiners latest installation out of sight, a participatory hopscotchinspired artwork that aims to inspire and engage through positive visualisation. Weiner is a 1991 graduate of the university of pennsylvania school of dental medicine and former chief resident and attending at st. He no longer writes, but his book, statements, published by seth siegelaub in 1968, presents his work in a form generally associated with poetry a single phrase per page, with blank facing page, no punctuation, and such eccentric, nonhyphenated word breaks as from, standard, pressure. Lawrence weiner, born february 10, 1942, bronx, new york, u. This month were visiting new yorkbased artists in their studios, ahead of fall exhibition openings. Many of weiners statements conjure up physical situations, like the sexually provocative. He is considered a central figure in the foundation of the conceptual art movement of the 1960s weiner grew up in the south bronx and attended new york public schools. As far as the eye can see, at the whitney museum through february 10, this series provides a rare opportunity to see the substantial body of work weiner has produced in film and video from 1970 to the present. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lawrence weiner books online. After graduating from high school, weiner had a variety of jobshe worked on an oil tanker, on docks, and unloading railroad cars.
Jan 21, 2008 in conjunction with the retrospective lawrence weiner. Best known for his textbased work, weiner creates subversive installations that alter an existing space or environment. Lawrence weiner in massachusetts ma 6 records found. Accordingly, his first book statements 1968 contains 24 typewritten descriptions of works, where only a few had actually been made, suggesting that a works existence requires a. Lawrence weiner, dcs background, education, and other specialties. Lawrence weiner born february 10, 1942 is an american conceptual artist, who was one of the central figures in the formation of conceptual art in the 1960s.
Weiner has been filling spaces with his thoughtprovoking text for over five decades, exploring time, language and existence, and is motivated by the idea that art should be accessible to all. Jan 07, 2012 the carved letter text on the facade of the vancouver art gallery facing robson street is an example of weiners words placed as a permanent installation. Lawrence wieners statements and thoughts on texedbased conceptual art. Stream ad free or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Lawrence weiner remains one of the most dynamic artists woraing today. In conjunction with the retrospective lawrence weiner. Its a theme that has underpinned the conceptualists work since the beginning of his careerhis 1968 book statements describes works that were never made, suggesting art need only be read. Perhaps more than any other contemporary artist, lawrence weiner has brought viewers into the processes by which works of art may be or may not be realized. Lawrence weiner s within a realm of distance is at blenheim palace until december 20. Feb 04, 2009 a new yorker born and raised, lawrence weiners mission in life is to get straight to the point.
Around 1966 the artist presented a work made of strings and stakes simply thrust into the ground. So we ve decided to keep guardian journalism free for all readers, regardless of. Throughout his multifaceted career lawrence weiner has remained contrastingly true to his core style, steadfastly adhering to a languagebased practice. Jun 17, 2009 in 1968 a young conceptual artist from the south bronx called lawrence weiner sat down to write a declaration of intent 1. It contains twelve general and twelve specific of the pioneering conceptual practitioners textbased statement pieces. He participates in public and private projects and exhibitions in both the new and old world maintaining that. This exhibition explores the beauty of weiners design conceptions as well as the text propositions that the. A new yorker born and raised, lawrence weiners mission in life is to get straight to the point. Need to knowa structure of lawrence weiner, radio play aired on wbai, 29 january 1978. Certain specific statements are reproduced by kind. For weiner the making of film and video, like his posters, books, and records. Words matter the work of lawrence weiner free ebook download as pdf file. Let it be known that i havent a clue what i bought. His artworks have been exhibited in major galleries worldwide during a prolific career that spans more than fifty years.