This Artist Bank will present artists that engage with the theme of 'Together'.
Togetherness reflects our collective experiences, relationships, and communities. This collection highlights a diverse array of artists who explore the concept of unity and connection through innovative and thought-provoking approaches. From collaborative installations and communal practices to symbolic representations of togetherness, these artworks offer fresh perspectives on how we connect with each other and the world around us. Join me as we discover how contemporary artists interpret and celebrate the intricate fabric of human togetherness.
Affect
Affect engages with the ways we influence each other and our environment. Through innovative mediums and expressive forms, these artists capture the subtle and profound ways in which our connections shape and are shaped by our surroundings.
Hans Haacke, Condensation Cube, 1963
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Marina Abramović, The Artist is present, 2010
Attachment
Attachment encompasses both semantic and physical dimensions, The deep connections we form—whether through tangible, physical bonds or abstract, semantic meanings, influence our relationships, personal identities, and interactions with the world.
Joseph Kosuth, One and Three Chairs, 1965
Tehching Hsieh, Art/Life (One Year Performance), 1983-1984
Camouflage
Explore the nuanced ways we blend into our environments and social groups, concealing our identities to establish a connection to something greater than ourselves. Witness the tensions between visibility and invisibility, and how camouflage can both connect us to and distance us from our environments and communities.
Gillian Wearing, Self portrait as my brother Richard Wearing, 2003
Liu Bolin, Guernica, 2016
Nick Cave, Sound suits, Heard (detail) 2012
Community & Culture
Togetherness is a vital thread connecting culture and community, as communal bonds and cultural practices shape our sense of unity and belonging. Through diverse mediums and perspectives, these pieces reveal how togetherness not only strengthens cultural identity but also enriches our shared human experience across the divides that separate us.
Bisa Butler, Southside Sunday Morning, 2018
JR, Picnic Across the Border, 2017
Xu Bing, Tobacco Project, 2012
Friendship
Friendship, with its profound emotional and social dimensions, is a compelling theme. Delve into the bonds that form between individuals, capturing the intimate and transformative nature of these connections.
Andy Warhol & Jean-Michel Basquiat, 1997
Mark Tennant, Red Cup Party, 2023
Markéta Luskačová, We all fall down, 2004
Harmony
To be in harmony is to resonate deeply, reflecting the balance and emotional connections that define our experiences. Artists use various media to capture the delicate interplay between unity and affection, revealing how these forces foster peace, understanding, and deep emotional bonds.
Daniel Rozin, Wooden Mirror, 1999
Felix Gonzales-Torres, Untitled (Perfect Lovers) 1991
Gilbert Garcin, Marriage Bonds, 2023
Lisa Bufano, One Breath is an Ocean for a Wooden Heart, 2007
Marina Abramović, Rest energy, 1980
René Magritte, The Lovers, 1928
Nature
The boundless beauty and complexity of the intricate eco-systems that surround us, serve as a rich source of connection. Artists engage with nature through diverse perspectives and techniques, reflecting on both its splendour and its fragility. Discover how contemporary art captures the essence of nature, revealing its impact on our lives and our relationship with the environment.
Jason deCaires Taylor, Silent Evolution, 2009
Juana Gomez, Distaff, 2017
Milena Naef, Fleeting Parts, 2016
Support
Support reflects both a collaborative force and the concept of personal sacrifice. These artworks examine the dynamics of mutual aid, the benefits of solidarity, and the personal and collective challenges that arise from these relationships.
Choi Xoo Ang, The Wing, 2009
Guerrilla Girls, All-female & anonymous, Art collective
Shadow
Shadows are elusive with evocative and mysterious qualities. The interplay of light and dark, explores how shadows shape our perceptions and associations, unifying all things together in a dark blanket. Artists use shadows to create depth, mystery, and contrast, revealing the hidden aspects of their subjects and the spaces they inhabit.
Kumi Yamashita, City View, 2003
Tim Noble & Sue Webster, Real Life is Rubbish, 2002
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[This post exists within an organic archive, the contents of this post is not fixed at the time of its publication but will grow as more and more artists are added to it.]
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