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.
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…
Saturday at a gallery – my kind of day!