Christian Boltanski, No Man’s Land
May 14 – June 13, 2010
This exhibition is now closed. Please return to Arts at the Armory for upcoming programs.
Open Hours
Tuesday through Sunday (except Thursday): Noon – 7:30pm
Thursday: 2pm – 9:30pm
Monday, May 31: Noon – 7:30pm (Memorial Day)
CLOSED MONDAYS (except Memorial Day)
Admission
$12 General Admission (12 and older)
$10 Seniors (62 and up), Students (with valid ID), Groups (8 or more)
FREE: Children (11 and under)
FREE: Park Avenue Armory Members
Tickets are available by clicking the link below or at the door (Tickets are no longer available as the exhibition is now closed).
“stunning”
- The New York Times
“Art writ large”
- Flavorpill
Filling the vast Wade Thompson Drill Hall, No Man’s Land is Christian Boltanski’s most ambitious project in the United States to date. This monumental work explores the signature motifs of the artist’s forty-year career - individuality, anonymity, life and death - in an immersive landscape that is both powerful and infernal. Incorporating 30 tons of discarded clothing, a 60-foot crane and the sound of human heartbeats, the installation offers an unforgettable and deeply moving experience by one of today’s most important artists. Curated by Tom Eccles.
As part of the installation at the Armory, visitors will be invited to record their own heartbeat and offer it to the artist as he continues to expand his Archives du coeur, a collection of human heartbeats from around the world.
Public Programs
Artist Talk: Christian Boltanski in conversation with Luc Sante
Sunday, May 16 at 2:00pm.
Click here for more information.
DAWN: A Musical Event within No Man’s Land
Thursday, June 3 at 7:30pm
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DAWN is free with admission to the exhibition.
Family Programs
Saturdays: May 15, May 22, and May 29 at 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm
$15 per family; includes all materials and admission to the installation.
FREE for Park Avenue Armory Members.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
Click here for more information and to register.
Boltanski Library
A special installation of artists’ books created by Christian Boltanski and curated by Michal Jachula will be on display at the Armory. Books about the artist will also be available for purchase.
Film Screening: Les vies possibles de Christian Boltanski
A 52-minute documentary film about Christian Boltanski and his work will be presented during the open hours of the installation. The film was written and directed by Heinz Peter Schwerfel.
More Links
Christian Boltanski feature on GRITtv