John Bock / Anton Kern Gallery, New York

John Bock’s current exhibition at Anton Kern Gallery in New York is the German artist’s fifth solo show at the gallery. The exhibition features a two-channel video projection, “PARA – SCHIZO, ensnarled” group of hanging soft sculptures, “Büchse” (tin can), a metal sculpture reminiscent of a submarine, and a lecture-dance-performance on the opening night (March 1, 2010).

John Bock’s work has been exhibited widely including solo shows at Arko Art Center, Seoul; REDCAT, Los Angeles; Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt; and the Museum of Modern Art, New York. He also participated in the Biennale di Venezia, the Lyon Biennial, Documenta 11, and the Yokohama Triennale. A large sculpture-video installation by John Bock is currently on display at the New Museum in New York, in the Jeff Koons-curated group show “Skin Fruit” Selections from the Dakis Joannou Collection.

John Bock at Anton Kern Gallery, New York, Opening Reception and Lecture, March 1, 2010.

PS: Full-length version of the performance is available below.
PPS: See also John Bock: The Greased Bendsteering… – Lecture / Fashion Show at HKW Berlin on VernissageTV.

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John Bock’s Dance Lecture at Anton Kern Gallery, New York (full-length version, 28:06 Min.):

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