Mixed Event Held at Malkasten Düsseldorf, Attendance Counted in Zeros
The Malkasten Forum in Düsseldorf, Germany, is currently hosting an intriguing exhibition titled "World, where to? ZERO and the present". This thought-provoking display, which runs until September 14th, showcases a variety of artworks that reflect the Düsseldorf Zero movement and their contemporary relevance.
One of the highlights of the exhibition is Till Bödeker's digital room installation "Everything's Computer", as well as Joscha Bender's AI-created sculpture "David". Visitors can also witness Otto Piene's kinetic sculpture "Sleepwalker" (1966), which comes to life with a button press, and Günther Uecker's "Sand Mill", creating circular lines in the sand with threads.
Hal Busse's glowing painting (1959), Paul Van Hoeydonck's "Black Planet", Jan Henderikse's "Cork Relief" (1962), and Peter Royen's "Cross in the Field" (1984) are also part of the exhibition. A large hall features Heinz Mack's "Light Grid" (1964), a captivating light installation.
The exhibition was conceived by Barbara Koenches, the director of the Zero Foundation, who drew inspiration from a science fiction view of the future. However, it's important to note that no direct connection has been established between this exhibition and the British historian Reginald Charles Churchill's science fiction vision of the year 2025.
The sculpture courtyard does not feature any Zero art, but the entrance to Malkasten Park is closed, and access is only possible via the terrace of the "Lido" restaurant during certain hours. Christian Megert's "Mirror Wall" serves as a space transformation at the entrance of the Malkasten Forum, renewed in 1961.
Visitors are encouraged not to ponder the concept too much, but simply let the works take effect. In an interesting twist, the exhibition presents a fictional archivist from the year 2050 who uses an "Apporteur" to politically adapt an original exhibition from the year 2025, focusing on the four elements as indicators of catastrophes.
Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of the Düsseldorf Zero movement and witness how their art continues to resonate in the present. The Malkasten Forum, located behind the historic Jacobihaus, on the edge of a park, is waiting for you.
Engaging with the diverse works at the Malkasten Forum, visitors can explore the lifestyle intertwined with home-and-garden themes in contemporary art, particularly in Joscha Bender's AI-created sculpture "David" and Jan Henderikse's "Cork Relief" (1962), showcasing Art's ability to adapt and evolve over time.
