A sheet of paper: a surface, four
margins. With the simplest of means, with lines, forms and structures artists
try to capture these components. Reflecting on pictorial means is one of the
basic features of conceptual and minimalist art around 1970. This led to a
re-evaluation of drawing, by giving drawing particular significance in
contemporary artistic practice on the one hand and on the other by giving drawing
of other epochs a fresh appraisal. The collection presented here was put
together against this background. It started with works of American art from
the 1960s and 1970s, which is still one of its main focuses. This caused new
areas of interest to open up: Other works from other contexts were added:
Single works as well as extensive collections. The selection is less guided by
art historical considerations but more by visual moments. These do not replace
historical contexts but appear as complementary to them. From this perspective
surprising connections ensue beyond time and space. The openness towards the
specific pictorial means determining each individual drawing becomes the
leitmotiv and offers the observing and cognizant eye new nourishment. Prejudiced
assessments are put into perspective and new points of view open up. The works
shown are among others by Arnold Böcklin, Ferdinand Hodler, Félix Vallotton,
René Auberjonois, Lucio Fontana, Eva Hesse, Sol LeWitt, Donald Judd, James
Bishop, Richard Tuttle.
Opening: Friday, June 6, 2014, 6 pm
Introduction: Stephan Kunz, Director Bündner Kunstmuseum
Catalogue
A catalogue accompanies the exhibition with an introduction by Stephan Kunz;
128 pages, 100 illustrations.
