"Please don't touch!" But what happens, if we do? In this issue of our newsletter we take a closer look at sculptures which emanate a strong appeal to us to touch or even rub them, and we also discover art that touches us. Have fun reading!
Sensing Sculpture: Touch
"Please don't touch!" But what happens, if we do? In this issue of our newsletter we take a closer look at sculptures which emanate a strong appeal to us to touch or even rub them, and we also discover art that touches us. Have fun reading!
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To Almost Touch Life
The tree of life, your first life line, or, in other words, the placenta. Strangely enough, this organ is quite under-researched, even-though it plays a vital role in the development of human life. The Swiss artist Farah Widmer recently made this highly influential organ the centre of her project Moederkoek (2024). Her ceramic placentas come in all shapes and sizes, with amazing colourful glazes ranging from bright red to deep purple, pointing to the variation of small and big and thick and thin placentas.
Have you ever touched the nose of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois, for good luck or rubbed St. Peter’s feet in the Vatican? You are not alone! Let us explore why we feel the need to touch some statues more than others – and whether they are, in fact, lucky.
There's still space in your summer schedule for some special events? We recommend joining us at our Dialogue in Berlin or visiting the open studios at the 27th edition of Zinnober in Hanover. We look forward to seeing you again!
