6/20/2023 0 Comments Franz west rules![]() ![]() In this area, creating a playful dialogue with the severe and intense Kiefer installation, are several large, pink colored, funky surfaced, phallic, dildo-like bubble gum evoking sculptures by the late Viennese artist, Franz West (16 February 1947- 25 July 2012). Opposite to it is a large setback area surfaced with clean, bright gravel. The area around the Kiefer building has been meticulously manicured with a road leading to an eventual passage across the highway to the developing Heritage Park.īy itself the Kiefer building with its strident form follows function modernism is severe and imposing. The structure was erected over an abandoned retainer pool which was a part of the cooling system for the industrial complex of the former Sprague Electric campus. The building that houses the Kiefer works is an example of efficient, minimalist, reuse architecture. Taken together, and adding the Williams College Museum of Art as a buffer between these major institutions, there is now more world class art on view than visitors can absorb in just one day.Īdd a visit to the Williamstown Theatre Festival with a knockout season planned by Jenny Gersten and there are compelling reasons to make a weekend of a visit to Northern Berkshire County. The long term loan from the Hall Art Foundation, now augmented with sculptures by Franz West, enhances the similar Sol LeWitt building which has increased attendance over the past few years. This will also be the first full summer of the Mass MoCA building of works by the German artist Anselm Kiefer. ![]() With the much anticipated opening of the Clark Art Institute expansion designed by Tadeo Ando there will be considerable art related travel to Northern Berkshire County. ![]()
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