Art: Jannis Kounellis

Greek artist Jannis Kounellis is known for using a myriad of objects, (e.g., live animals, fire, coal, bed frames) in his art installations. I first came across his work at an exhibit I attended a couple of years ago at the Fondation de l’Hermitage in Lausanne of all places and I was drawn to his black and white pieces. Much of his work is at the Tate Modern in London, so if you’re interested, and in the neighbourhood, go have a peek and let me know what you think.

untitled, 1983, Jannis Kounellis, MoMA

untitled, 1962, Jannis Kounellis, MoMA

untitled, 1999, Jannis Kounellis at the Tate

untitled, 1999, Jannis Kounellis at the Tate

Images courtesy of MOMA, Tate.

2 Comments

  1. Just A Smidgen December 12, 2011

    My favorite is the last untitled.. I love MOMA and the Tate, we have all kinds of galleries here and I spend a Saturday afternoon just wondering and admiring…

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    • Jordana December 12, 2011

      Saturday at a gallery – my kind of day!

      Reply

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