Mapping the Region
The exhibitions in the RuhrArtMuseums
Cartography and mapping have been playing a role in the arts since the 1950s. In contemporary art, "mapping" is a core research method used by many of the artists represented in exhibitions at the RuhrArtMuseums.
Mapping was initially defined as a cartographic approach to a research subject. It stood for capturing the networks of a space. In this sense it can be described as an instrument used to "read" landscapes and places. Cities and landscapes are topographical and geographical as well as semiotic spaces, meaning they are shaped by history, society, identity and networks of relationships. Hence a region like the Ruhr can be captured cartographically and read in different ways - just take a look at an atlas of the region versus a map of the regional transport network.
Mapping the Region
The exhibitions of participating RuhrArtMuseums:
• Above Ground Pixelprojekt_Ruhrgebiet - Photographic perspectives of a region as it is today
• liquid area
• Bernd und Hilla Becher - Mines and Foundries
• Between Cabbages and Cypresses - Garden art on the rivers Emscher and Ruhr
• mapping the region - Olaf Metzel. any questions?
• Soundscape Ruhr
• Andreas Siekmann, from: limited liability company, 1996-99
• World views: Landscape in art from the 17th to the 21st century
• Unexpected - from islamic to contemporary art
• Tadashi Kawamata i. a. "outdoor"
• stories from the West end
• Hacking the city
• Light 21. Light art Visions for the 21st century
• Mischa Kuball: 100 lights / 100 faces
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