Maurizio Anzeri: On The Move
02 Apr 2022 - 11 Sep 2022
A varied series of works by Italian artist Maurizio Anzeri were presented in four different locations - The Box’s South Hall, Active Archives gallery, 'Dress Code' exhibition and The Levinsky Gallery on the University of Plymouth campus. See below for more about the exhibition that was on display.
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On arrival at The Box you're welcomed by a new series of 13 figures, titled 'Plaster People', made from various sized plasters in a range of skin colours. The life sized figures are positioned in dialogue with The Box's majestic Royal Naval ship's figureheads. Alongside 'Plaster People', 'Present Traces – Blonde', a seminal sculpture made of synthetic hair, is suspended from the ceiling nearby.
In the Active Archives gallery, five elaborate and colourful maps of the world interact with The Box's archival displays, reflecting on notions of migration, displacement and conflict. Meanwhile, 'A Little Black Dress', a wearable sculpture made for the iconic fashion editor Isabella Blow in 2000, will be presented in 'Dress Code - Fashion Stories from The Box', The Box's first exhibition dedicated to Plymouth's costume and textiles collection.
From 6 August-11 September, ‘On The Move’ culminates with a major presentation in The Levinsky Gallery at the University of Plymouth. Anzeri’s rich practice from the last decade is presented alongside a new body of works commissioned by The Box.
The images below have been provided courtesy of University of Plymouth.