Jarrod Beck was in Terlingua and stopped in Marfa to continue work on his installation piece on 5 acres of arid dessert land. The artwork above (a series of four pieces) includes two pristine pieces and two pieces that have been part of the outdoor installation for four years. Please take a look at the website for more detail and additional photographs.
Judd Drawing from circa 1963
Judd graphite drawing from circa 1963. It relates to an untitled piece of sculpture from 1963 that had been exhibited at the Whitney and in Ontario. A representative piece is on display at the Judd Block in Marfa.
The interesting thing to note is that Judd used the shape of the vertical form in many of his early prints, both woodcuts and aquatints.
Judd Woodcut, 1993
New inventory - Judd woodcut from 1993 (Schellmann 297). The print is 23.5" x 31.5" and is an edition of 150. This was Judd's last single print with only one series of four prints done later - prior to his death in 1994.
inde/jacobs at ICFF NY
Claesson Koivisto Rune presented the inde/jacobs gallery at ICFF in NYC during the weekend of May 16th. It was a great success and the gallery exhibited artwork by Vissers, Tabatabai and Magee - to provide a bit of flavor of the gallery. The booth was chosen as one of the highlights of the fair by Wallpaper and others. Now - back to the business of running the gallery.
Opening Celebration - May 9th 5:00-8:00
Jeff Koons - Celebration Series Pink Bow (2013) will greet the guests at the opening. Although Koons' work does not generally fit the aesthetic of the gallery, we thought that it would add to the festive atmosphere of the Opening Celebration. Both the print and the gallery represent the shiny and the new.
Tom and I hope to see you at the opening celebration.
May 9th Opening Celebration
The Opening celebration with architects CLAESSON KOIVISTO RUNE present is scheduled for May 9th 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. The architects will have a brief presentation at 5:30.
We are excited and all are welcome. Come see the new space. The opening exhibit features all of the gallery artists.
Thanks, Tom & Vilis
Matt Magee & Pard Morrison - inde/jacobs
i n d e / j a c o b s now represents both Matt Magee and Pard Morrison. Both present unique visions that fit with the gallery's interest in minimalist and reductive art. Welcome!
Gallery Photographed for a Book
Ake E:son Lindman photographed the gallery and residence for a book that will be published in May in conjunction with the Opening Celebration. He has done an amazing job and the draft book is quite impressive. The star of the photographs is our dog Kriksis who seemed to be ready to pose at any moment. We look forward to seeing the final book - about 100 pages. The photographs will also be shared with magazines, etc. We may be on the map for those interested in architecture.
Photo below: Ake E:son Lindman at the camera. Architect Eero Koivisto and Tom Jacobs. Art by Roni Horn - Lava Fields of Iceland (1992)
Landscaping Moving Ahead - Gallery Open
The weather has not been cooperative for landscaping - but we have finally planted the native grasses and poured the gravel. All sits in front of the moire aluminum wall. We are getting closer to photo-ready for the exterior. The interior and the gallery are now operating Wed - Sat 12-5. Come by!
Read MoreDown to the details
Exterior at sunrise.
Landscaping begins and work on the final details - shelves, bookcases, finish work. It is exciting to see it come together. A dream for many years becomes a reality. A glorious space to exhibit excellent artwork.
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New Year's Greeting
December 26 - doors open
Getting close to the finish line. Unfortunately, seventy panels of perforated aluminum have yet to arrive to the "construction site" - delay and more delay. Therefore, the exterior courtyard looks barren. Landscaping will be done only after all of the work is done.
But, we open the doors as planned. Art is up! a fantastic exhibition of the gallery artists. Come by December 26 - January 3 from 12 - 5. See the space and the art.
The opening celebration will occur on May 9th when CLAESSON KOIVISTO RUNE, the architects from Stockholm will be present.
All the BEST in 2015 !!!
Does Three Quarters of U Equal J ?
Matt Magee
Read MoreLess than Three Weeks until Dec. 26
Soft opening (i.e., opening the doors without an event) on December 26th. Less than three weeks. The gallery is almost ready for the installation of new work by gallery artists. I am especially excited about introducing Cecilia Vissers from the Netherlands as a new member of the group. Beck, Hirschi, Tabatabai, and Stakle will have new pieces that were selected for the opening. Please remember that the opening celebration, with the architects CLAESSON KOIVISTO RUNE present will be on May 9th, 2015
Limited Edition by Vissers / Faraway I / 5 x 7 x 1/2" / $850.
Our architects on the Cover of NYTimes T Mag design issue
Claesson Koivisto Rune are featured on the cover & p 120+ of NYTimes Design Issue of T Magazine. We are happy to be working with them on our new building. We hope to be done with construction in December & the architects will visit on May 9th - Join in the celebration.
http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/09/26/t-fall-2014-design-issue/?_php=true&_type=blogs&ref=design&_r=0
SAVE the DATE - May 9, 2015
Opening Celebration with the architects - CLAESSON KOIVISTO RUNE (in Marfa from Stockholm) on May 9, 2015. Gallery already used for filming by Larry Clark for a new movie. We hope to have a "soft opening" at year-end, although we are still in construction - so no guarantees.
Read MoreMoving ahead for 2013 - No 2014
Stucco in progress
Progress is now visible The stucco undercoat has been applied. Note the playful nature of the expansion joints. Instead of the typical vertical joints, our relate to the roof lines to create a dramatic effect.
Read MoreStill Shooting for 2014
The beginning of the final construction pause has been moved back to March. This means that opening by Chinati 2014 is doubtful, but we may have a Re-opening party during New Year's week. Keep your fingers crossed. It will be an exciting space. Simplicity and spatial manipulation on the outside with surprising spaces inside.
James Welling - Glass House (2009)
See this magnificent image below - Edition of 25.