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Book Synopsis: A new publication spotlights Gordon Matta-Clark’s only extant architectural piece
In 1972, Gordon Matta-Clark (1943–78) installed a dumpster on the street between 98 and 112 Greene Street in New York’s SoHo neighborhood, an architectural artwork he called Open House. Matta-Clark used discarded, scavenged materials—old pieces of wood, doors—to subdivide the space inside the dumpster, creating corridors and small rooms within the container. Dancers and artists moved around the space, their pedestrian movements activating the sculpture and captured in a Super-8 film of the piece.
Matta-Clark is best known for his building cuts and architectural interventions. Because of the nature of this work and its context—sited in spaces abandoned or slated for demolition—Matta-Clark’s “anarchitecture” was almost necessarily ephemeral, surviving as only documentation and sculptural sections. Open House (1972) is the only still-extant architectural piece by Matta-Clark.
Gordon Matta-Clark: Open House is the first publication to focus on this crucial piece by the artist, using it as a way into his complex body of work. Featuring contributions from Sophie Costes, Thierry Davila and Lydia Yee, this volume takes a historical and theoretical approach to Open House and Matta-Clark’s entire oeuvre.
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Introducing the groundbreaking architectural masterpiece by renowned artist Gordon Matta-Clark - Open House. This extraordinary publication takes you on a journey into the artist's world, showcasing his only extant architectural piece. Matta-Clark ingeniously transformed a dumpster into a captivating work of art right on the streets of New York's iconic SoHo neighborhood.
Open House is a testament to Matta-Clark's incredible talent and unique perspective on architecture. By utilizing discarded materials, he defied convention and created a stunning space filled with corridors and small rooms. Imagine the awe-inspiring experience as dancers and artists activated the sculpture, bringing it to life and immortalized in a captivating Super-8 film.
Matta-Clark, renowned for his building cuts and architectural interventions, left an indelible mark on the art world. The ephemeral nature of his "anarchitecture" adds a fascinating layer of intrigue to his work. Open House (1972) stands as his only surviving architectural piece, making it an absolute must-have for any art enthusiast or collector.
With the publication of Gordon Matta-Clark: Open House, we invite you to delve deep into the artist's complex body of work. This volume offers a historical and theoretical exploration of Open House and Matta-Clark's entire oeuvre, providing valuable insights from esteemed contributors such as Sophie Costes, Thierry Davila, and Lydia Yee.
Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of art history. Immerse yourself in the genius of Gordon Matta-Clark and discover the magic of Open House. Get your hands on this remarkable publication now!
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