Pre-Game Art Basel Paris with a Visit to the Jardin des Tuileries
“Working with the landscape itself, these artists highlight our interdependency—the strengths and weaknesses of our coexistence."
Lawrence Weiner
Lawrence Weiner (1942-2021) was an influential American conceptual artist known for his radical redefinition of the artist's relationship to the material and process. Emerging in the 1960s, Weiner's work primarily took the form of typographic texts that described processes or material interventions. His art could exist anywhere, be it on a gallery wall, printed on a poster, or inscribed on a manhole cover. Key to his philosophy was the idea that the art's existence required no physical realization—merely the idea presented was sufficient. This approach led him to articulate a declaration: "The artist may construct the piece. The piece may be fabricated. The piece need not be built." Over his extensive career, Weiner participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, with his works prominently featured in major institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Modern in London. His typographic style, direct language, and commitment to conceptual rigor have left an indelible mark on contemporary art.
News About Lawrence Weiner
Pace Gallery to Represent Conceptual Pioneer Lawrence Weiner’s Estate in Asia
A piece from the late artist, who used a self-designed font to adorn everything from manhole covers to windows, will be shown at Frieze Seoul 2023.
Why Lawrence Weiner Won’t Dispense Career Advice to Today’s Emerging Artists
On the campus of a contemporary art college, Lawrence Weiner's method of success stands in contrast to how today's young creators are being prepared for their profession.
