Louise Bourgeois Vardo. Louise bourgeois and peter zumthor. In the seventeenth century, a series of witch trials occurred in norway, of which the vardø witch trials were among the most substantial.
Comprising two structures, the steilneset memorial is a haunting site that brings to life the. Between 1600 and 1692, 91 people were convicted of sorcery in finnmark, and put to death by fire. This is a powerful memorial to the shameful and bizarre series of killing people for the practice of 'witchcraft'.
But Perhaps This Installation Is Better Explained By A Norweigan.
Steilneset memorial or 'the witches' monument commemorates the victims of the witches' trials in finnmark during the 17th century. The steilneset memorial is a monument in vardø, norway, commemorating the trial and execution in 1621 of 91 people for witchcraft. In vardo, norway, rests the steilneset memorial, an astounding structure created by architects peter zumthor and louise bourgeois to commemorate the victims of norway's 17th century witch trials when suspected witches were burned at the stake.
Instituto Tomie Ohtake, Sao Paulo, And Museu Do Arte Moderno, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil The Damned, The Possessed And The Beloved, Vardo, Norway Louise Bourgeois:
11, the pinnaclehealth foundation's commitment to caring had raised $9.2 million, said paul brown, pinnaclehealth's vice president of gifts and endowments. Louise bourgeois and peter zumthor are already acclaimed as an artist and architect. Designed by artist louise bourgeois and architect peter zumthor, the memorial opened in 2011.
(1) Wood Pieces Form Orthogonal Shape And Are Repeated 60 Times (Spaced Evenly) (2A) Fabric Attachment Is Fastened To Wood Pieces Via Metal Wire.
Steilneset minnersted ) is a memorial in vardø, northern norway, which commemorates 91 people (77 of whom were women) who were put under trial and burnt at the stake in 1621, built after a design by architect peter zumthor and artist louise bourgeois. (in progress) a study of peter zumthor’s systems: Steilnest memorial in vardo, norway.
Founded In 1789, Vardø Is The Oldest Town In Northern Norway.
It was bourgeois’ last major work. Eugénie grandet, maison de balzac, paris, france 2010 It commemorates the 91 victims persecuted in the 17th century as part of the finnmark witchcraft trials.
The Memorial Was Designed By Artist Louise Bourgeois And Architect Peter Zumthor And Was Opened In 2011.
It was bourgeois' last major work. I first see peter zumthor’s steilneset memorial to the victims of the finnmark witchcraft trials at night. The steilneset memorial is a monument designed by artist louise bourgeois and architect peter zumthor in vardo, norway.
