171108: Kunsthalle und Kunstverein Düsseldorf: Reiner Ruthenbeck

Kunsthalle und Kunstverein Düsseldorf: Reiner Ruthenbeck Kinetic concept Reiner Ruthenbeck’s works are currently shown in an unpretentious retrospective at the Kunsthalle Düsseldorf. As one of Josef Beuy’s first students he avoids any distastefulness in his objects and installations, and whoever thinks he might blunder, errs. However, by comparing the 14 folding tablets (1977) with Beuy’s Palazzo Regale (1985) a certain closeness to Beuys becomes apparent in a congenial way. The spatial balancing out of objects in both installations, and the concept of proportions form an imaginary “packing-the-suitcase-contest” between Beuys and Ruthenbeck and turn it into a game; a game, which would easily be won by both – something only possible in art. The arrangement of the objects in the Kunsthalle cinema hall, characterized by its red upholstery, evokes an engaging aura of elegance. It is worth strolling from one work to the other following a given path. All of the works are positioned in such a way that the room sets off a kind of Dolby-Surround-Effect. A cordon impedes the entrance to the gallery hall and thereby the scenery, which focuses on the appearance of tables with a sense of balance (Table with rubber rope 1983, Table on steel rods, 1983/84, Table on yellow orb 1984) reminds more of a peep box. The concept of a cinema with moving viewers tallies. Whoever thought that cinema does not take place in one’s head, can protest in the Austrian tabloid “Kronenzeitung”. Everyone else should travel to Düsseldorf and Duisburg, where Ruthenbeck’s earlier works are shown, or at least take a closer look at the catalogue, which is due to be published around the middle of November. Kunsthalle und Kunstverein Düsseldorf 40213 Düsseldorf, Grabbeplatz 4, until 11.01.09 www.kunsthalle-duesseldorf.de Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum 47049 Duisburg, Friedrich-Wilhelm-Strasse 40, until 11.01.09 www.lehmbruckmuseum.de

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