Choosing a single image to hang in this storefront to represent Höfer’s oeuvre is like choosing a single book to represent the Library of Congress or Bibliothéque Nationale de France – it is not possible. Far from being a super image, Casa da Musica I Porto 2006 has been selected as an inviting image. In it, the bold geometry of Rem Koolhaas’ design is magnified by Höfer’s wide field of view and use of converging lines.
In the tradition of storefronts from New York's SoHo to Paris' Galeries Lafayette, Impromptu Storefront brings artwork from the bare walls of the gallery to the most fundamental public space: the street. In so doing, the border between public and private spaces is blurred, amplifying the content of the storefront, and impelling it towards the public space.
Collector’s Corner
An authorized limited edition of this particular work will be available for interested collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate an interna- tional artist whose work is collected by the major museums such as MoMA, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Tate Modern, Centre Pompidou, and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Kuns- thaus Bregenz, just to name a few. Part of the sales will be reverted to Ephemera Public Space Cooperative, strategizing a long-term sustain- ability plan for independent curatorial projects.
Casa da Música I Porto 2006
Candida Höfer
Born in Eberswalde, Germany in 1944, Candida Höfer attended the Kunstacademie Düsseldorf from 1973 to 1982. Whilst there she studied film with the Danish filmmaker Ole John and photography under the influential photographers Bernd and Hilla Becher, who also taught noted Düsseldorf School photographers Andreas Gursky, Thomas Struth, Axel Hütte and Thomas Ruff. From 1997 to 2000, she taught as professor at the Hochschule für Gestaltung, Karlsruhe. In 2002, Candida Höfer participat- ed in documenta 11. In 2003 she represented Germany at the Biennial in Venice (together with the late Martin Kippenberger). In 2018 she was recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award, as part of the Sony World Photography awards. She is based in Cologne.
Known for her meticulously composed, large-scale, color images of architectural interiors, Höfer’s oeuvre explores the structure, presenta- tion, and influence of space. Interested in the psychological impact of design and the contrast between a room’s intended and actual use, Höfer has focused her lens on cultural and institutional buildings such as libraries, hotels, museums, concert halls, and palaces. Whilst devoid of people, the images allow us to consider the role of their missing inhabi- tants. The large-scale nature of the work invites the viewer to linger over the architectural details and contemplate the subtle shifts in light that make up the character of the space.
Institutional Support
This event has a project grant from Goethe-Institut Hongkong. Promo- tional information was cordially extended by the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany for Hong Kong and Macau SARs.
Date and Time
Opening will take place on Friday, 11 March at 6.30pm in Macau, at Impromptu Storefront and be officiated by representatives of the supporting institutions. The exceptional showcase will be on display until 30 June 2022.
Impromptu Storefront
Address
Travessa Inácio Baptista, 14–A, r/c, Macau
澳門鵝眉橫街/意那韶白的士打巷 14號善祥樓地下A室
This unorthodox cultural space is a non-profit concept gallery, open 24 hours, 7 days a week, based on an innovative exhibition model to showcase commissioned interventions by invited foreign artists. The aim is to provoke and stimulate public awareness, addressing local and global issues, as well as personal and universal values. It is intended to encourage and contribute to the discourse of critical thinking by hosting screenings, roundtables and book presentations. Stay tuned and watch our website and Facebook page for further notice of events.
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For more information and images, please contact:
João Ó / Rita Machado
Artistic Directors of Impromptu Storefront
URL: https://impromptuprojects.com Tel: (853) 6653 2547 / (853) 6251 4580 Email: [email protected]
