All Crescendo, No Reward at Zabludowicz Collection
All Crescendo, No Reward gracefully unfolded at the Zabludowicz Collection gallery in the heart of London, casting its spell from September 28 to December 17, 20231. This mesmerizing exhibition curated a visual symphony from the depths of the Zabludowicz Collection, unraveling the intricate threads of subjecthood and objecthood1.
Structured around the compelling narratives of three dynamic moving image installations by Matt Copson, Oliver Laric, and Frances Stark1, the exhibition was a harmonious dance between mortality, time, and the boundless creativity of animation, music, and theatrical staging devices1. Each artist, with their distinct aura, skillfully blurred the boundaries between contemporary art and diverse cultural realms, drawing inspiration from opera, neoclassical and baroque sculpture, hip hop, and the enchantment of children's cartoons1.
Installation view All Crescendo, No Reward at Zabludowicz Collection, London, 2023. Photo: Razvan Chiorean gallery
At the heart of the show was the captivating concept of 'the loop,' where the circulation of images and ideas reverberated across the entire exhibition1. Within the narratives and imagery, a constant ebb and flow between desire and frustration created a magnetic tension1. Venturing into the Main Hall, the space came alive with sculptures from acclaimed artists such as Lynda Benglis, Walead Beshty, Nikita Gale, and Isa Genzken1. Here, familiar objects underwent a metamorphic journey – reconfigured, partially destroyed, and artfully recombined to give birth to entirely new material presences1.
Installation view, Oliver Laric in All Crescendo, No Reward at Zabludowicz Collection, London, 2023. Photo: Razvan Chiorean gallery
This exhibition not only marked a spectacular moment in contemporary art but also signaled the commencement of a year-long celebration honoring the 30-year legacy of the Zabludowicz Collection2. Since its inception in London in 1994, the Collection has been a dynamic force, continuously evolving and growing, fueled by an unwavering commitment to support emerging and experimental practices, adapt to new modes of art making, and generously share these discoveries with the public, free of charge2. Here's to the artful journey ahead!
Installation view of Frances Stark in All Crescendo, No Reward at Zabludowicz Collection. Photo: Razvan Chiorean gallery
Oliver Laric's Installationto All Crescendo, No Reward at Zabludowicz Collection, Photo: Damian Griffiths
Guyton\Walker, Pf änder_Abstractcanvas80_Mattress, 2013. Installation view of All Crescendo No Reward at Zabludowicz Collection, London, 2023.
Installation view, Oliver Laric, Sleeping Boy, 2016, in All Crescendo, No Reward at Zabludowicz Collection, London, 2023
Ida Ekblad, Wagon (Car-lots, brimful), 2013, installation view of All Crescendo No Reward at Zabludowicz Collection
Installation view of Frances Stark in All Crescendo, No Reward at Zabludowicz Collection, London, 2023. Photo: Razvan Chiorean gallery
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