Imi Knoebel at Dia Foundation, Beacon, NY, United States
Starting 28 May 2021
Dia Beacon opens 'Imi Knoebel' on 28 May in one of its large central galleries. Focusing on early works from the mid-1970s, the exhibition revolves around central questions of form, material, surface and the presentation in space.
Mennigebild A2 (für Palermo) (Red Lead Picture A2 [for Palermo]), 1976/2017
Mennigebild A3 (Red Lead Picture A3), 1976/2017
One of Knoebel’s most important work groups of this time are his 'Mennigebilder' in which he used industrial Mennige-paint in combination with complex abstract shapes. Dia presents a 10-part series of this type from its collection that was only once before shown in Cologne in 1981. After being recently restored it now premieres in the USA in a presentation with further works by the artist such as two Mennige sculptures (1976/2017)
Rot Gelb Blau IV (Red Yellow Blue IV), 1978–79
The Dia Foundation owns an important selection of works by Imi Knoebel, amongst which count key works like '24 colors for Blinky' (1977) or his legendary 'Raum 19' (1968) which is on long-term view at Dia Beacon.
Find out more on the Dia Foundation's website.
Rot Gelb Blau III (Red Yellow Blue III), 1978–79. All images © Imi Knoebel/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Courtesy Dia Foundation. Photo: Bill Jacobson Studio, New York