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Marie-Claude Langevin — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:16:49 +0000

Artwork identification

Artwork creator(s):

Robertson, Mitch

Artwork creator(s):

Robertson, Mitch

Text author(s):

Robertson, Mitch

Text author(s):

Robertson, Mitch

Installation year:

2001

Artwork description

Source: Allen, Jan (2002). Museopathy. Kingston: Agnes Etherington Art Centre (Queen’s University)

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.

Mention(s) légale(s) des illustrations:

Photo credits:

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

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

Other information

Artist's biography:

Robertson, Mitch

Document(s):

Museopathy

Kingston's heritage sites are where the art is.

Présences du littéraire dans l’espace public canadien - Felt

My Hall of Fame