Monica Bonvicini Sees an Ongoing Need for Feminist Discourse in Art and Life
"The battle is never won. There is always a need to define and address existing imbalances; we see them everywhere, in the art world and outside."
Isa Genzken
Isa Genzken (born in 1948) is a German contemporary artist known for her diverse body of work that spans sculpture, photography, film, video, works on paper, and canvas. Since the 1970s, Genzken's innovative approaches have made her one of the leading figures in postwar European art. Her oeuvre often grapples with the modern urban environment, addressing themes related to architecture, design, and consumer culture. Notably, her assemblage sculptures, which combine everyday objects, reflect on postwar reconstruction, globalization, and the aesthetics of popular culture. Genzken's influential career has seen her participate in significant international exhibitions, including multiple Documenta showcases and the Venice Biennale.
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For Janaina Tschäpe, Painting Is a Relationship that Evolves With Time
"a sky filled with clouds and the smell of blood oranges" at Sean Kelly presents the most recent iteration of the artist's ever-changing painting practice.
On View Now: Simone Leigh at ICA Boston, Isa Genzken at the Neue Nationalgalerie and More
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