In this episode, join Jane as she transports us back to the 1970s for an unforgettable encounter with two avant-garde artists who redefined the boundaries of modern art. Jane reflects on her experience attending the private view of the 1974 Yves Klein and Piero Manzoni exhibition at the Tate, a pivotal moment during her late teenage years that profoundly shaped her artistic sensibilities.
With her signature blend of personal insight and art analysis, Jane explores how these artists’ radical approaches to performance, conceptual art and the nature of the artist’s role left a lasting impression on her creative journey. She provides a captivating glimpse into the works of Klein and Manzoni, focusing on the impact of Klein’s famous Anthropometries and Manzoni’s provocative explorations of the human body and materiality.
As you listen, you can explore the works Jane discusses on the Tate’s website:
- Piero Manzoni’s exhibition at the Tate
- Yves Klein’s exhibition at the Tate
- Yves Klein’s Anthropometries
Tune in to hear Jane’s evocative recollections and discover how this groundbreaking exhibition influenced her perspective as both an artist and art educator.
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