ARTISTS
G眉nther Uecker
Haunch of Venison is pleased to present a seminal exhibition by G眉nther Uecker, the first New York exhibition of new work by the artist since 1966. One of Germany鈥檚 most influential living artists, Uecker has created over fifteen new works for this show, which will include iconic nail works alongside works that continue the artist鈥檚 aim to confront global political, cultural, and religious tensions worldwide. The exhibition immediately follows a survey show of the artist鈥檚 work at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art in Iran.
Uecker鈥檚 new work continues his lifelong exploration of violence, redemption and religion 鈥� most clearly expressed in his formal, abstract use of nails as a medium, for which the artist is renowned. After exhibiting extensively in Europe and the United States in the 1950鈥檚 and 60鈥檚, Uecker began to exhibit in non-traditional regions such as Mongolia, Egypt and Iran in order to continue his interest in developing a dialogue between different religions and cultures. 鈥淭hat makes an exhibition of new work in New York particularly special and exciting,鈥� explained Haunch of Venison鈥檚 International Director Emilio Steinberger, 鈥淯ecker asks questions in a consistently strong and confrontational way but always manages to keep a sense of vulnerability, sensitivity and beauty present. This is what makes Uecker a master of his generation and one of the most significant artists working today.鈥�
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Haunch of Venison is pleased to present a seminal exhibition by G眉nther Uecker, the first New York exhibition of new work by the artist since 1966. One of Germany鈥檚 most influential living artists, Uecker has created over fifteen new works for this show, which will include iconic nail works alongside works that continue the artist鈥檚 aim to confront global political, cultural, and religious tensions worldwide. The exhibition immediately follows a survey show of the artist鈥檚 work at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art in Iran.
Uecker鈥檚 new work continues his lifelong exploration of violence, redemption and religion 鈥� most clearly expressed in his formal, abstract use of nails as a medium, for which the artist is renowned. After exhibiting extensively in Europe and the United States in the 1950鈥檚 and 60鈥檚, Uecker began to exhibit in non-traditional regions such as Mongolia, Egypt and Iran in order to continue his interest in developing a dialogue between different religions and cultures. 鈥淭hat makes an exhibition of new work in New York particularly special and exciting,鈥� explained Haunch of Venison鈥檚 International Director Emilio Steinberger, 鈥淯ecker asks questions in a consistently strong and confrontational way but always manages to keep a sense of vulnerability, sensitivity and beauty present. This is what makes Uecker a master of his generation and one of the most significant artists working today.鈥�
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