January 15 – March 19, 2016 View Gallery David Ireland (1930-2009) is best-known for his home at 500 Capp Street, which he embedded with art and slowly transformed into a site-specific installation now regarded as the inspiration, source of materials, and repository for some of his most important work. Following a meticulous two-year restoration effort,…
“Everything brought into proper focus and context can be an art object.” The Conceptual Art movement began in the 60s and was a movement based on ideas. Artist of this movement famously rejected standard ideas of art. Works created during this time were minimalist in nature; many critics referred to their art as a “dematerialized”…
“…I’m just constantly looking for the place where they say something to me.” David Ireland was very aware of space and what was happening inside of that space. The house at 500 Capp Street was never static. Ireland actively curated his home and constantly moved things around; a tradition that will live on through our…
“But the perfect Dumbball tries to become faithful to the process.” David Ireland was very conscious of the notion of ‘process’ during daily life and when creating works of art. Dumbballs (1982-2009) are some of his works where process was most significant. Adhering to the process of creating a Dumbball was the only way to…
This week at 500 Capp Street we are celebrating not only one, but two birthdays; David Ireland’s birthday on August 25th and Mr. Gordon’s birthday on August 30th. Mr. Gordon was, a boarder that Ireland inherited when he purchased the house at 500 Capp Street. Mr. Gordon lived with David for a few weeks until…