The Henry is proud to present
Work No. 360: Half the air in a given space by British multimedia artist Martin Creed (UK, born 1968). Part of a celebrated suite of pieces made with balloons, the monochromatic and formless sea of spheres offers visitors an opportunity to navigate the work from within—while also challenging them to consider that the location of art can be found somewhere between physical experience and sculptural construct. Variations of Work No. 360 in diverse sizes and colors have been exhibited internationally to widespread critical acclaim.
Creed is well-known for constantly and systematically challenging definitions of art through sometimes mundane and yet deeply thoughtful gestures. He received the prestigious Turner Prize in 2001 for his controversial
Work No. 277: Lights going on and off, a piece that consists of an empty room with lights on a timer. The piece would later become part of the Tate Modern's permanent collection.
Creed's recent solo exhibitions include
Art & Sound, Fondazione Prada, Venice, (2014); What's the Point of it? Hayward Gallery, London, (2014); BALLET (Work No. 1020), Queen Elizabeth Hall, Concert, Royal Festival Hall, London, (2014), The Kitchen, New York, (2013), and Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago (2012).
CREDITS
Martin Creed: Work No. 360 Half the air in a given space is organized by Luis Croquer, Deputy Director of Exhibitions, Collections, and Programs. The exhibition is generously supported by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, and season supporter ArtsFund. It is additionally supported through generous gifts made to the Henry Now Campaign by the Barton Family Foundation in memory of Irving Marcus; Cathy and Michael Casteel; the Jon and Mary Shirley Foundation; William and Ruth True; and the Bagley and Virginia Wright Fund.