Research Catalog

Title

Berlinde de Bruyckere : angel's throat / with contributions by Erwin Mortier, Stijn Huijts and Berlinde De Bruykere ; and poems by Zbigniew Herbert.

Author

Bruyckere, Berlinde de, 1964-

Publication

• Brussels, Belgium : Mercatorfonds, [2021]
• ©2021

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Details

Additional Authors

• Huijts, Stijn
• Mortier, Erwin, 1965-
• Herbert, Zbigniew
• Bonnefantenmuseum, host institution

Description

144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color); 25 cm

Summary

"Berlinde De Bruyckere (Ghent, 1964) has been a leading light in the international contemporary art world for many years already. Her raw, intriguing sculptures, installations and drawings draw strength from vulnerability and tenderness in the face of relentlessness. This exhibition catalogue shows her taking new steps on her artistic path, in search of the meaning of humanity, physicality, suffering and vitality. The themes in De Bruyckere's work have a universal and timeless value. But they gain extra urgency in times when, prompted by an unknown pandemic, the need for human connection is greater than ever, while at the same time the body has become a danger to mankind. De Bruyckere's compelling sculptures have a long and complex creative history. Much of her work is constructed of wax, resin, rope, skins and canvas, which she sometimes exposes to the elements for years before incorporating them into her art. Despite their confronting character the sculptures cry out to be touched and stroked, and exude warmth and the tangibility of existence. It is this powerful resonance that has made De Bruyckere one of the most important West European artists, ever since the early days of her career. Her oeuvre has been honoured by solo exhibitions all over the world. She has received several awards and has participated twice in the Venetian Biennale: in 2003 in the main pavilion, and in 2013 when she represented Belgium, in collaboration with Nobel Prize winner J.M. Coetzee. The Bonnefanten is the stage for her first Dutch solo exhibition since 2015. Exhibition: Bonnefantenmuseum, Maastricht, The Netherlands (09.02.-27.06.2021)."--Provided by publisher.

Alternative Title

Angel's throat

Subject

• Bruyckere, Berlinde de, 1964- > Exhibitions
• Bruyckere, Berlinde de, 1964-
• 2000-2099
• Sculpture, Belgian > 21st century > Exhibitions
• Human figure in art > Exhibitions
• Angels in art > Exhibitions
• Angels in art
• Human figure in art
• Sculpture, Belgian

Genre/Form

Exhibition catalogs.

Note

• Translated from the Dutch.
• "Published in conjunction with the exhibition Berlinde De Bruyckere Engelenkeel, Bonnefanten, Maastricht, 9 February-27 June 2021 ; curated by Stijn Huijts."--Colophon.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

Revelations speak in hiatuses / Erwin Mortier -- The lilies / Erwin Mortier -- Preliminary investigation of an angel / Zbigniew Herbert -- The seventh angel / Zbigniew Herbert -- The seraphim mosaic / Berlinde De Bruyckere -- Old Testament, 'A vision of God in the Temple', Isaiah 6:2-7 -- On wings of skin / Stijn Huijts -- Sometimes he comes to me / Erwin Mortier -- The angel maker / Erwin Mortier.

Call Number

JQE 21-954

ISBN

• 9780300257724
• 0300257724
• 9789462303171
• 9462303177

OCLC

1268131425

Author

Bruyckere, Berlinde de, 1964- artist.

Title

Berlinde de Bruyckere : angel's throat / with contributions by Erwin Mortier, Stijn Huijts and Berlinde De Bruykere ; and poems by Zbigniew Herbert.

Publisher

Brussels, Belgium : Mercatorfonds, [2021]

Copyright Date

©2021

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Chronological Term

2000-2099

Added Author

Bruyckere, Berlinde de, 1964- Works. Selections.

Huijts, Stijn, curator, author.

Mortier, Erwin, 1965- author.

Herbert, Zbigniew, author.

Bonnefantenmuseum, host institution.

Research Call Number

JQE 21-954