Rivane Neuenschwander : Commonplace
Stunning installation at Tate Modern by Rivane Neuenschwander. This work is large blocks of white on the floor of a dark gallery. It is a calming work and very beautiful. Then you read the commentary and find the blocks are talcum power brushed into shapes. Once you knew you realised you could smell it and it’s a very nostalgic scent. The work was first created in 1999 and is remade to Neuenschwander’s instructions every time it is exhibited. I loved the way the swirls looked so painterly. Closes 16 October 2022