Franz Erhard Walther, Zentriert, (1967). "Franz Erhard Walther: Work as
Action," October 2, 2010-February 13, 2012. Dia:Beacon, Riggio
Galleries, Beacon, NY. Courtesy Dia Art Foundation, NY. Photo: Paula Court.
Franz Erhard Walther
Franz Erhard Walther, Work as Action
October 2, 2010 - February 13, 2012
This presentation of works by Franz Erhard Walther will feature a selection of Handlungsstücke (Action Pieces) from the early 1960s, including the complete presentation of 1. Werksatz (First Work Set), 1963–69, from Dia's collection. Acquired in 1978, 1. Werksatz comprises fifty-eight fabric elements, or “instruments,” meant to be activated by visitors to the museum, drawing attention to the body as material form.
Past Events and Public Programs
Dia:Beacon
Gallery Talks
Christian Rattemeyer
on Franz Erhard Walther
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2 pm
Dia:Chelsea
Conversation between Franz Erhard Walther and Jennifer Winkworth
Monday, September 19, 2011, 6:30pm
Dia:Beacon
Colloquium: Franz Erhard Walther’s First Work Set: Actions, Instructions, and Presence, 1963–1969
Saturday, September 17, 2011, 11am–5pm
Dia:Beacon
Gallery Talks
Anthony Huberman on Franz Erhard Walther
April 30, 2011, 2 pm
Dia:Beacon
Gallery Talks
Claire Barliant on Franz Erhard Walther
Saturday, October 30, 2010, 2pm
Dia:Chelsea
Artists on Artists Lecture Series
Peter Halley on Franz Erhard Walther
Monday, October 18, 2010, 6:30pm
Dia:Beacon
Conversations
Franz Erhard Walther in conversation with Yasmil Raymond
Sunday, October 3, 2010, 2pm
Dia:Beacon
Member Programs
Member Event: Franz Erhard Walther Exhibition Walk-Through and Reception
Saturday, October 2, 2010, 11:30am
Visitor Information
A selection of elements from 1. Werksatz will be made available for interaction with visitors, from 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm on days the museum is open.
