Storage
Definition
This term refers to the concept of storage as it relates to art, encompassing both the physical storage of artworks and the thematic exploration of storage as a subject in art. Artworks dealing with storage might explore themes of preservation, memory, accumulation, or the hidden aspects of objects and information.
History
The concept of storage in art can be seen in the work of artists like Marcel Duchamp, who explored ideas of portability and preservation with his Boîte-en-valise, a suitcase containing miniature replicas of his works. Armans Accumulation series further explores the idea of storage through the collection and preservation of everyday objects in resin, creating a visual archive of modern life.
Notable Examples
Marcel Duchamp
Boîte-en-valise, 1935-1941
Arman
Accumulationseries,
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Marcel Duchamp, whose Boîte-en-valise serves as a portable museum of his own work, challenging traditional notions of art and its presentation, and Arman, a French artist known for his accumulations of objects, which he encased in clear resin or displayed in glass boxes, exploring themes of collection, preservation, and the passage of time.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve the physical storage or preservation of objects within a work of art, as well as the use of storage-related imagery or themes. Artists may create works that incorporate actual storage containers, explore the concept of memory and preservation, or address the accumulation of objects as a metaphor for consumerism or memory. The theme of storage in art can also relate to the hidden or overlooked aspects of objects and information, inviting viewers to consider what is preserved, discarded, or forgotten in both personal and collective histories.
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