Opening: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Whether it’s a sunset made of salami or a joint attached to a telescope as a reimagined “lifesaver”, ANDERSCH COLLECTION/ARCHIVE once again reveals its signature humor in Field Test #4: Køpcke – Roth. The exhibition highlights the central role of Fluxus in the development of conceptual art.The art of the 1960s and 70s transformed everyday materials into works of art, challenging the elitist notions of the time.
Even simple gestures, such as smiling, were imbued with artistic value. Visual artists, musicians, designers, and poets worked—often collaboratively—to break down the boundaries between cultural disciplines, resulting in works that blurred the lines between previously separate creative fields.
Join us on the evening of the opening for exhibition talks on Dorothee and Erik Andersch’s expanded Fluxus network led by curator Melanie Seidler and project director Felicia Rappe. The talks will be held in German. Field Test #4: Køpcke – Roth includes works and documents by Arthur Køpcke and Dieter Roth, as well as contributions from Shigeko Kubota, George Maciunas, Yoko Ono, Robin Page, and Benjamin Patterson.
OPENING PROGRAM
5 – 10 p.m.
Drinks and conversation at the museum café
5:30 p.m.
Exhibition talk with curator Melanie Seidler and project director Felicia Rappe
Meeting place: exhibition area Field Test #4: Køpcke – Roth
6:30 p.m.
Museum association presents annual artist editions Christian Krausch and Melanie Seidler
Meeting place: Annual artist editions room
7:30 p.m.
Performance workshop, all ages welcome with Elena Thißen
Meeting place: Lecture hall
8:30 p.m.
Exhibition talk with curator Melanie Seidler and project director Felicia Rappe
Meeting place: exhibition area Field Test #4: Køpcke – Roth
The admission to the museum
and events is free after 5:00 p.m.
Field Test #4: Køpcke – Roth was curated by Melanie Seidler.
ANDERSCH COLLECTION/ARCHIVE project is directed by Felicia Rappe.
The presentation of Field Test #4: Køpcke – Roth was made possible with support from the Hans Fries-Stiftung.
Fig.: Robin Page, There Are Those Who Eat Apples and Those Who Climb Them, 1974, ANDERSCH COLLECTION/ARCHIVE at Museum Abteiberg, Photo: Ludwig Kuffer