Join the New York Chapter of the Art Libraries Society of North America for a viewing of "The Nature of Building: Artist's Books" at the Kentler International Drawing Space. The tour will be led by curator, artist and CENTRAL BOOKING founder, Maddy Rosenberg.
"The Nature of Building" is a sprawling exhibition of artist’s books, constructions and wall pieces by forty-four artists, and an outgrowth of the Sandstone Steps, a collaborative multimedia project by Maddy Rosenberg and Hugh Bryden, on view in Kentler’s front gallery space. The handmade box includes visual, literary and musical components that explore themes of architecture, migration and cultural memory.
In the back gallery, artists respond to these ideas with a variety of materials, techniques and applications. The dynamic installation features two- and three-dimensional works on paper, book plates, fabric, ceramic, metal, wood and found materials. Artists employ drawing, printmaking, text, sewing, folding, assemblage and sculpture to challenge and expand upon the traditional definition of the artist’s book. Together, the works form a complex and spirited dialogue addressing history, nature, destruction and creation.
If you have any questions about the visit, feel free to reach out to Bridget O’Keefe, Programming Coordinator at bridget_okeefe@moma.org
