Public Artwork
My Hall of Fame
Location:
International Ice Hockey Federation Museum, 303 York Street, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Artwork creator(s):
Robertson, Mitch
Text author(s):
Robertson, Mitch
Installation year:
2001 Description:
Mitch Robertson's installation comments on the practices of commemoration and merchandising that produce stars and celebrities – in both the hockey and aesthetic realms. He activates the museum’s showcase rooms with artistic versions of hockey cards, memorabilia and souvenirs, a video of arena audiences, as well as the creation of the world’s largest ball of hockey tape.
Text of the artwork:
KENNEDY 1935 --- 1948 --- PARR 1952 --- DENNISTON 1953 --- LEXIER 1960 --- OROZCO 1962 --- EMIN 1963 --- SINCLAIR 1966 --- MARK 1967 --- BOYCE
Artwork theme:
Tribute to artists
History:
Museopathy, Kingston. Organized by the Agnes Etherrington Art Centre. Commissioners: Jim Drobnick and Jennifer Fisher. June 23-September 9, 2001
Event date(s):
2001 Dimensions:
Height:
0.45m
Width:
0.6m
Artist's biography:
Robertson, Mitch Document(s):
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