Two prominent galleries in Los Angeles, Marian Goodman and Hauser & Wirth, have concurrently launched exhibitions that feature subversively empty rooms. Marian Goodman's exhibition showcases Bruce Nauman's historical works, including a vast empty room titled 'Text for a Room', while Hauser & Wirth exhibits David Hammons's 'Concerto in Black and Blue', where visitors navigate a dark space using flashlights. Both exhibitions challenge viewers to reflect on presence, absence, and their own perceptions within these stark environments, emphasizing experiential and philosophical engagement with art.
"The piece has a lot to do with disappearance. For me, the piece is about centring your body, walking into the void and feeling your own finality."
"Visitors must lock away their phones before receiving a small blue flashlight. When they enter, they can feel their way through the space, encounter flashes from other people's lights and perceive the inky contours of walls."
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