In his own version of a modern Wunderkammer, artist Anton Hoogland (b.1978, Holland) showcases his ‘mannequin inaction’ series in its entirety for the first time. In order to painstakingly assemble the collection, curatorial staff worked directly with collectors of the artist to coordinate the relocation of each work from an array of private international collections. “This highly anticipated exhibition has finally been brought to life and the response has been overwhelming,” curator, Magus Jones, said, and speaking on that response, continued, “We couldn’t have anticipated the volume of support for this exhibition. Early on, we’d assumed that the works perhaps had been more obscure than the collections we normally have on display. However, the impact on our members and guests has been a resounding wave of enthusiasm—especially, and oddly enough, from school children.” Each encasement, which totals nearly one hundred, displays the unspoken spirit of a woman. Expert craftsmanship and artistry goes into the construction of each sculpture, which appears as lifelike as any person we might encounter in our everyday lives. Protected within a glass box, perhaps from the world at large, Hoogland builds a barrier between the viewer and the subject—one you long to touch. Anton Hoogland’s ‘Standing Still, Mannequin Inaction’ exhibition is now on display at the Museum of Modern Art, from Sept 1st - Dec 12, 2017. The museum would like to ask that any school children visiting the exhibit refrain from throwing No. 2 pencils directly at the works and in and around the exhibition space.
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