Preface
At the center of a recent exhibition by French contemporary artist Jean-Michel Othoniel lies “ My Bed ” (2002-2003), a bed framed on the bottom by a mesh of aluminum circles of varying diameter which climb up one side to a wire canopy. Glass baubles of different sizes and colors are attached to thi...
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Études de lettres
2013
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| Online toegang: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Samenvatting: | At the center of a recent exhibition by French contemporary artist Jean-Michel Othoniel lies “ My Bed ” (2002-2003), a bed framed on the bottom by a mesh of aluminum circles of varying diameter which climb up one side to a wire canopy. Glass baubles of different sizes and colors are attached to this frame, glinting and reflecting shades of light in the room. Upon entering the exhibition hall, I was struck by how this ordinary bed had been propelled into the realm of the marvelous. Light filt... |
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