Pudel
Artist
Kjartan Slettemark
(Norge, 1932 - 2008)
Alternate Title
- Poodle
Date1975
MediumSuit in synthetic material, painted face mask in plastic, mannequin, video
Dimensions200 x 86 x 62 cm
30:00 min
ClassificationSculptures, Moving Images
Credit LinePurchase 2002 funded by The Gerard Bonnier Foundation
Object NumberMOM/2002/235
CollectionsThe Gerard Bonnier Collection
The artwork is not on display
About the artworkKjartan Slettemark’s poodle costume is no ordinary sculpture. It is a reminder of a series of unique performances. What is left is the costume, a couple of films and photographs and the stories from those who were there. In March 1975, Slettemark performed as a poodle at the opening of the new Kunsthalle in Malmö, and was quickly ejected by the police. This apparently innocuous dog thereafter appeared as an infiltrator and alter ego for the artist on unforgettable occasions. Slettemark, dressed as poodle, submitted himself as a work of art to the yearly Spring show at the Liljevalch gallery. In 1976 in New York, people were invited to "Vote Poodle!" in the American presidential elections.
Selected exhibition history Kjartan Slettemark (den 7 september 2002 - den 27 oktober 2002) Steninge Slott Kulturcenter, Märsta Samlingsutställning 2019-2022 (den 1 februari 2019 - den 27 augusti 2023) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Samlingsutställning 2004 - 2011 - I vår tid (2004 - 2011) Moderna Museet, Stockholm
Selected exhibition history Kjartan Slettemark (den 7 september 2002 - den 27 oktober 2002) Steninge Slott Kulturcenter, Märsta Samlingsutställning 2019-2022 (den 1 februari 2019 - den 27 augusti 2023) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Samlingsutställning 2004 - 2011 - I vår tid (2004 - 2011) Moderna Museet, Stockholm