Permanent Collections and Unforgettable Impressions
The DAVID MAISEL/BLACK MAPS exhibition offers a unique perspective of the American landscape, one that finds itself etched onto the permanent collections of those who witness it. Maisel’s work is less a fleeting moment and more a constant reminder of the deep impressions humanity has left upon the Earth.
Curatorial Insights
Curated with precision by Lisa Tamiris Becker and Helmut Müller-Sievers, the exhibition delves into the interconnectedness of art, humanity, and ecology. It's a thought-provoking journey envisioned by two esteemed figures who have cultivated an experience that transcends mere visual aesthetics.
The Seminal Exhibits
Largely consisting of powerful aerial photographs, DAVID MAISEL/BLACK MAPS takes spectators on an expedition through landscapes altered by human touch. These prints, while visually magnetic, pose significant inquiries about the relationship between mankind and the natural environment.
The Journey through Apocalyptic Sublimity
The world witnessed through Maisel's lens is both alarmingly apocalyptic and breathtakingly sublime, prompting viewers to reconsider the conventional narratives associated with the American West.
Sitemap of a Ravaged Beauty
The sitemap of Maisel's work is not confined to the architecture of the gallery’s walls but stretches across the gutted minefields and drought-stricken basins of the West. It's here that the landscapes communicate their story — one of transformation and testimony.
Current Events: The Exhibition in Public Discourse
As public discourse gravitates towards environmental change and the role of art within it, this exhibition fuels the conversation with imagery that is as relevant as it is radical.
Our Location: A Convergence of Perception and Reality
Set against the backdrop of the vivid and visceral, the location of this exhibition acts as an intersection of artistic perception and severe realities of landscape transformation.
Follow Us to the Fringes of Ecological Inquiry
Witnessing Maisel’s exhibition is a journey in itself — one that takes viewers to the fringes of ecological inquiry and artistic exploration.
Connect With Us Through the Lenses of David Maisel
As a solo showcase of epic proportions, DAVID MAISEL/BLACK MAPS invites an intimate connection that resonates deeply with those who are witness to the landscapes it portrays.
The Aesthetic and Political Archive of Disfigured Terrains
The exhibition stands as an aesthetic and political archive, presenting the American West’s disfigured terrains not only as environmental concerns but also as art forms in their own macabre beauty.
Traveling through Art: Exploring the American Landscape
In essence, exploring Maisel's exhibition is akin to a new mode of travel — one that doesn’t require us to move from where we stand but encourages us to soar above and witness the grandeur and the scars of the American landscape. It’s a journey that inspires us to reflect on our collective impact and the footprints we leave behind, urging us to step lightly and admire the view from above. His works become destinations in themselves, mapping the uncharted terrains of both our planet and our place within it.