David Ireland’s home on 500 Capp Street has become known as his masterpiece. During his career Ireland worked on other site-specific environmental artworks. Partnering with other artists on design and furniture, David Ireland created functional spaces that were considered art, like his home at 500 Capp Street. Just a few blocks down from his home…
This week we are celebrating the birthday of one of David Ireland’s greatest inspirations, Marcel Duchamp. Duchamp was a French born artist who greatly influenced Ireland and is considered one of the greatest artists of the 20th Century. He is most widely known for his rejection of art simply made for aesthetics. He denounced the…
“So much of what I do is living my life and art simply occurs in the process.” This quote from David Ireland speaks to belief that art and life are inseparable and indistinguishable from one another. This philosophy is directly reflected in 500 Capp Street. Ireland’s home became a repository for his artworks and, similar…
We all have cabinets in our homes, and the home of David Ireland is no different. However, the many cabinets in 500 Capp Street had a different function than most. Rather than cups, plates, or the standard fare one would see in domestic cupboards, Ireland filled his with artworks made by himself and his friends….
“I wanted to be an idea artist…” – David Ireland
May has been a busy month for the 500 Capp Street Foundation. Not only is construction and restoration making great progress, but we have also had the privilege to celebrate another major milestone. UC Press has published a book titled 500 Capp Street: David Ireland’s House written by Constance Lewallen which launched this month. A few titles have…