VIP – Vito‘s Theme

Ben Schumacher

VIP – Vito‘s Theme, 201886.4 x 198.1 x 101.6cmSign in to view price
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Anodized aluminum, velvet, rivets, wood, foam, polymer print, adhesive vinyl, collage, inkjet print on paper, othersCroy Nielsen
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The artwork depicts a contemporary dining booth installation, featuring a circular seating arrangement with plush, red velvet upholstery. The overall composition is striking, with the vibrant red hue contrasting against the neutral white walls. The curved, semicircular design creates a sense of enclosure and intimacy within the space. The choice of materials, including the use of velvet and metal, suggests a vintage aesthetic blended with modern sensibilities. The artwork appears to be a commentary on the dining experience, potentially exploring themes of community, socialization, and the evolving nature of shared spaces in contemporary society. ...

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Ben Schumacher
Canadian

Exploring the relationship between the digital and physical realms and the flow of information in the Internet age, Ben Schumacher creates strange, uncanny installations composed of juxtapositions and dissonances. The artist’s multimedia settings feature IKEA furniture, energy drinks, 3D printers, sketches, cheeses, pool tables, restaurant replicas, and absurdist sculptures. The running theme of his works is that of dislocation, a strange discrepancy between physicality and representation. By connecting objects that do not go together or placing familiar artefacts into unfamiliar constellations, his installations delicately translate statistics and diagrams into unexpected physicalities. From undersea telecommunication infrastructure to cheese production to office architecture and cybernetics, Schumacher tackles contemporary concerns by revealing disconnections inherent in today’s connected world. Written by Goldsmiths CCA ...

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VIP – Vito‘s Theme, 2018
86.4 x 198.1 x 101.6cm
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Croy Nielsen
Gallery
Croy Nielsen
Vienna

In 2016 Croy Nielsen moved from Berlin to Vienna, where it is located in the beletage apartment of a historical building in the 1st district. The gallery was founded by Oliver Croy (AT) and Henrikke Nielsen (DK). Artists such as Nina Beier, Marie Lund, and Benoît Maire, have been part of the program since its inception, and were later joined by Olga Balema, Georgia Gardner Gray, and Sandra Mujinga. Vienna-based artists include Ernst Yohji Jaeger, Joanna Woś, and Soshiro Matsubara. The gallery has strong ties to the Nordic region, representing several artists from the Scandinavian contries and regularly participating in fairs and projects in the area. ...

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