Abstract Nature

Architecture
Pezo von Ellrichshausen

28.08. – 31.10.2021

As part of its biennial exhibition series Baukunst (Architecture), the Kunstverein Bielefeld this year presents the work of Pezo von Ellrichshausen, the renowned Chilean art and architecture practice. The exhibition will be staged in cooperation with the East Westphalia-Lippe section of the Association of German Architects (BDA).

Pezo von Ellrichshausen was founded in the city of Concepción, in the south of Chile in 2002, by Mauricio Pezo and Sofia von Ellrichshausen. The art studio has become well known for its objectual architecture and installations. Its work is located at the frontier between art and architecture, proposing buildings as explicit variations on spatial structures and geometric configurations, but also incorporating magical, dream-like and quite startling elements. The Kunstverein’s presentation of the LUNA project, in particular, serves to highlight Pezo von Ellrichshausen’s focus on the metaphysical significance of architecture. LUNA is a collection of structures that owes its sculptural qualities to its articulation with its surroundings, nestled at the foot of the Andes Mountains.

In 2008, Pezo von Ellrichshausen curated the Chilean pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale, also participating in its International Exhibition in 2010 and 2016. The art studio’s projects have been exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, and form part of the permanent exhibition at both the Art Institute of Chicago and at MoMA in New York. Pezo von Ellrichshausen has taught at universities in Chile and the United States, including Harvard and Cornell, where they hold the position of Associate Professor of the Practice.

The series Baukunst (Architecture) is curated by Andreas Wannenmacher.

KUNSTVEREIN BIELEFELD
Welle 61
33602 Bielefeld

Thu - So 12:00 – 18:00
Mo-Wed, by appointment

T +49 (0) 521.17 88 06
F +49 (0) 521.17 88 10
kontakt@kunstverein-bielefeld.de

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Pezo von Ellrichshausen, ABSTRACT NATURE, exhibition view, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021

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Pezo von Ellrichshausen, ABSTRACT NATURE, exhibition view, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021

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Pezo von Ellrichshausen, ABSTRACT NATURE, exhibition view, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021

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Pezo von Ellrichshausen, ABSTRACT NATURE, exhibition view, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021

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Pezo von Ellrichshausen, ABSTRACT NATURE, exhibition view, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021

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Events:

  • 28.08.2021, 12:00

    SOFT OPENING

    of the exhibition ABSTRACT NATURE by Pezo von Ellrichshausen
    Free admission
    12:00-19:00

  • 28.08.2021, 17:00

    EXHIBITION TALK PEZO VON ELLRICHSHAUSEN

    Pezo von Ellrichshausen in conversation with Andreas Wannenmacher
    (via Zoom)

  • 28.08.2021, 20:00

    JAZZ IM WALDHOF

    with the band RE: CALAMARI – Modern Creative Jazz
    In cooperation with the Kulturamt Bielefeld and Bunker Ulmenwall

    In case of rain the concert will take place at Bunker Ulmenwall.

  • 29.08.2021, 12:00

    SOFT OPENING

    of the exhibition ABSTRACT NATURE by Pezo von Ellrichshausen
    Free admission
    12:00-19:00

  • 29.08.2021, 17:00

    GUIDED TOUR

    through the exhibition ABSTRACT NATURE with Carsten Gude

  • 04.09.2021, 10:00

    CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY

    Workshop with Klaus Braun
    10:00 - 15:00
    Please register at
    vermittlung@kunstverein-bielefeld.de

  • 05.09.2021, 17:00

    GUIDED TOUR

    through the exhibition with Carsten Gude

  • 12.09.2021, 17:00

    GUIDED TOUR

    through the exhibition with Leonore Spemann

  • 18.09.2021, 18:00

    NACHTANSICHTEN

    18:00-01:00
    With short guided tours every hour,
    DJs Giorgio MacKaye and Stornoschlüssel,
    and Kampmann Catering
    In cooperation with Bielefeld Marketing

  • 19.09.2021, 17:00

    CURATOR'S TOUR

    through the exhibition with Andreas Wannenmacher

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  • 26.09.2021, 17:00

    GUIDED TOUR

    through the exhibition with Nicola V. Manitta

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  • 03.10.2021, 17:00

    CURATOR'S GUIDED TOUR

    through the exhibition ABSTRACT NATURE with Andreas Wannenmacher

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  • 10.10.2021, 17:00

    GUIDED TOUR

    through the exhibition with Carsten Gude

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  • 16.10.2021, 10:00

    CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY

    Workshop with Klaus Braun
    10:00 - 15:00
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    vermittlung@kunstverein-bielefeld.de
    CANCELED

  • 17.10.2021, 17:00

    GUIDED TOUR

    through the exhibition with Carsten Gude

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  • 24.10.2021, 17:00

    GUIDED TOUR

    through the exhibition with Leonore Spemann

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  • 31.10.2021, 17:00

    GUIDED TOUR

    through the exhibition with Nadine Droste

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Publications and editions

Pezo von Ellrichshausen
ABSTRACT NATURE, 2021

Pezo von Ellrichshausen
ABSTRACT NATURE, 2021