2 March 2013
Contrasting key paintings by Jackson Pollock and David Hockney, (A bigger Splash shown above) this exhibition considers two different approaches to the idea of the canvas as an arena in which to act: one gestural, the other one theatrical. Both spectacular and revealing.
Sir David Hockney
The paintings of the Vienna Actionists or the Shooting Pictures of Niki de St Phalle will be re-presented within the performance context that they were made, and juxtaposed with works by artists such as Cindy Sherman or Jack Smith that used the face and body as a surface, often using make-up in work dealing with gender role-play. The exhibition proposes a new way of looking at the work of a number of younger artists whose approach to painting is energised by these diverse historical sources, drawing upon action painting, drag and the idea of the stage set.
Leigh Bowery
Andrew Logan and Divine make an entrance!
Talking of dressing up... Leigh Bowery (The ultimate Art as Anti-Art icon), Divine (High Energy Disco Queen actor) and the uber flamboyant Andrew Logan (Artist and Dad of the Alternative Miss world Contest) all get a mention. Do the links or search you tube for more.
A really informative and interesting show from the Tate.
