Dan Basen “Collage and Assemblage 1960-1965”
Allan Stone Projects
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Allan Stone Projects presents Dan Basen: Collage and Assemblage 1960-1965, in conjunction with the gallery’s exhibition, Arman and César. The works on view feature the artist’s association with the ready-made tradition by reordering common manufactured items into collaged or sculptural works. Using everyday objects such as matches, candy wrappers, soda bottles, and art supplies, Basen formalized common materials into rectangular grids or assembled them in metal boxes.
At the core of Basen’s work is the act of stripping objects from their original intended use and highlighting their pure “objectness.” Basen’s focus is similar to that of Arman who also created vitrines of objects, achieving domination and order over the inanimate object to reflect on its materialness. As if trying to secure meaning or authority over a world becoming ever more complex and uncontrollable, Basen compelled the viewer to scrutinize everyday objects in their environment. Defeated by the battle he tried to win in his art, Basen tragically committed suicide in 1970.
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from March 26, 2015 to June 06, 2015