The "CO-EXTENSIVE" exhibition at Rudolfinum Gallery offers a profound look into the ubiquitous role of images in contemporary life. It delves into the consequences of this constant presence, such as the flattening of our perception and the dominance of illusion over reality. Through works by artists like Larry Bell and Anthony McCall, the exhibition investigates spatial perception, challenging the boundaries between the real and the depicted.
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The exhibition 'CO-EXTENSIVE' examines the pervasive role of images in contemporary experience and their relationship to minimalism in art. It explores how the constant presence of representations can flatten our perception of reality and how artworks can either create space or transform space into an image.
The exhibition 'CO-EXTENSIVE' is rooted in two key observations: the constant presence of images in daily life, from personal photos to social media and artworks, and its consequences, such as the flattening of experience and the dominance of illusion. These ubiquitous images can obscure reality, making it difficult to discern truth from fiction. The exhibition also draws from art historical questions about the legacy of minimalism in contemporary art, tracing the development of images within the space between reality and illusion. Works presented in 'CO-EXTENSIVE' investigate various levels of spatial perception, challenging dichotomies like open/closed, near/far, and flat/deep. The artworks function as both images and spatial elements, blurring the lines between the real and the depicted. They highlight the continuity and interconnections within the exhibition space, inviting viewers to become part of this dynamic experience. The exhibition features artists like Marion Baruch, Larry Bell, Michał Budny, Angela Bulloch, Simon Callery, Ann Veronica Janssens, Anthony McCall, Jaromír Novotný, and Robert Šalanda, whose works engage with themes of spatiality, representation, and the viewer's immersion.
Admission is voluntary. Last entry is permitted no later than 30 minutes before closing time. Visitors may return to see parts of the exhibition at another time if they did not have enough time during their initial visit.
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