The Eternal and Ephemeral Become One in Mark Manders’ ‘Silent Studio

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As a seasoned gamer of life, traversing through the labyrinthine world of art exhibitions, I must say that the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo in Turin has truly outdone itself with the captivating Silent Studio by Mark Manders. The exhibition, stretching till 2025, is a testament to the timeless allure of imagination and the enigmatic nature of time itself.

The Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Foundation in Turin is showcasing Mark Manders’ “Silent Studio” by Dutch artist Mark Manders, available to view until March 16, 2025. This exhibition brings together more than 20 pieces from the past three decades, creating a thought-provoking tapestry that explores themes of imagination, self, and time’s intangible essence.

Manders’ practice thrives at the crossroads of language, sculpture, and storytelling, characterized by persistent exploration. His lengthy endeavor, titled “Self Portrait as a Building“, functions as the conceptual spine for this methodology, redefining conventional self-portraits into a symbolic construction that adapts with each exhibition.

Drawing inspiration from his personal studio, which serves as a physical and intellectual realm, the exhibition delves into the storytelling capabilities of sculptures. By using robust materials like bronze, steel, and iron, the sculptures convey an unexpected softness, while also mimicking the fragile look of clay.

Over the span of numerous years, even decades, Manders’ artistry presents a dynamic feel of time, suspended between a constant past and a developing future. With an air of contemplation, their unfinished aesthetic suggests that these sculptures are poised on the brink of vanishing, existing in a transient instant before they fade away completely.

Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo
Via Modane, 16,
10141 Torino TO, Italy

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2024-11-27 00:55