Michael Kleine, in der Blumenhalle

September 17, 2023 – February 25, 2024

Opening: Saturday, 16 September, from 6pm

Michael Kleine in der Blumenhalle emerges from long-running work and collaborations with the artist. In this iteration, the format is that of the solo show. In a reflection on exhibition making as form, there is a careful consideration of the filling and emptying of space and content and what this does to the visiting person held in this condition.

The Kunstverein is approached as a public space hosted in a purpose-built industrial flower market – a space to be inhabited. It is also approached as an oversized sculpture where considerations of body – the body of the audience, of the artist, and of the objects themselves – are central negotiations.

Within Michael Kleine in der Blumenhalle objects are uprooted from their original realities and use through a series of framing devices. In their new containers, they are still part of their former lives 'out there' as theatre props, organic matter, and found objects, whilst also being integral elements of one total work.

As part of the exhibition opening on Saturday, September 16, Michael Kleine is working with Asako Iwama and Roman Lemberg on the staging and hosting of a celebration marking the opening of the show, extending into Bonner Kunstverein's courtyard.

Booklet

English (PDF, 1.9 MB)
German (PDF, 2.0 MB)

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Michael Kleine, Sitznischen, 2023, 315 × 118 × 265 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha — Michael Kleine, *Sitznischen*, 2023, 315 × 118 × 265 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha

Michael Kleine, plein air, 2023, dimensions variable. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha — Michael Kleine, *plein air*, 2023, dimensions variable. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha

Michael Kleine, in der Blumenhalle, installation view, 2023, Bonner Kunstverein. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha — Michael Kleine, *in der Blumenhalle*, installation view, 2023, Bonner Kunstverein. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha

Michael Kleine, Steinblock, 2023, ready-made, sandstone, 76 × 14 × 102 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha — Michael Kleine, *Steinblock*, 2023, ready-made, sandstone, 76 × 14 × 102 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha

Michael Kleine, Oberkörper, 2023, ready-made, velvet, wood, 52 × 28 × 72 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha — Michael Kleine, *Oberkörper*, 2023, ready-made, velvet, wood, 52 × 28 × 72 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha

Michael Kleine, Leuchter, 2017, aluminium sheet, steel, chain, candles, 50 × 47 × 50 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha — Michael Kleine, *Leuchter*, 2017, aluminium sheet, steel, chain, candles, 50 × 47 × 50 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha

Michael Kleine, Bühne, 2023, wood veneer, branches, aluminum, foam, 221 × 176 × 310 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha — Michael Kleine, *Bühne*, 2023, wood veneer, branches, aluminum, foam, 221 × 176 × 310 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha

Michael Kleine, Brunnenraum, 2023, ready-made, niches, steel, brass, silicon, motor, 490 × 560 × 600 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha — Michael Kleine, *Brunnenraum*, 2023, ready-made, niches, steel, brass, silicon, motor, 490 × 560 × 600 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha

Michael Kleine, Tapisserie, 2023, ready-mades, wooden supports, padded cushions, ribbons, wax, cotton threads, 625 × 76 × 238 cm, 980 × 76 × 314 cm, 980 × 76 × 300 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha — Michael Kleine, *Tapisserie*, 2023, ready-mades, wooden supports, padded cushions, ribbons, wax, cotton threads, 625 × 76 × 238 cm, 980 × 76 × 314 cm, 980 × 76 × 300 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha

Michael Kleine, Podest, 2023, wood, paint, 288 × 253 × 72 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha — Michael Kleine, *Podest*, 2023, wood, paint, 288 × 253 × 72 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha

Michael Kleine, Baumstamm, 2023, tree trunk, spray paint, 726 × 50 × 50 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha — Michael Kleine, *Baumstamm*, 2023, tree trunk, spray paint, 726 × 50 × 50 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha

Michael Kleine, Brotscheibe, 2023, ready-made, iron nails, 23 × 8 × 13 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha — Michael Kleine, *Brotscheibe*, 2023, ready-made, iron nails, 23 × 8 × 13 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha

Michael Kleine, Thermobox, 2023, ready-made, light bulb, wooden trays, stacking dishes, cutlery, napkin, porcelain vase, 42 × 70 × 56 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha — Michael Kleine, *Thermobox*, 2023, ready-made, light bulb, wooden trays, stacking dishes, cutlery, napkin, porcelain vase, 42 × 70 × 56 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha

Michael Kleine, Glockenrad, 2023, beehive bells, iron wheel, motor, 83 × 80 × 29 cm — Michael Kleine, *Glockenrad*, 2023, beehive bells, iron wheel, motor, 83 × 80 × 29 cm

Michael Kleine, Il Gennaio by Bartolomeo Ammannati 1565, 2023, ready-made, steel palette, warning light, cardboard, clamping belt, 167 × 94 × 203 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha — Michael Kleine, *Il Gennaio by Bartolomeo Ammannati 1565*, 2023, ready-made, steel palette, warning light, cardboard, clamping belt, 167 × 94 × 203 cm. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mareike Tocha