Lead The Way Again, A Letter-Artwork, Accompanied By An Artist'S Book
Provenance : [Propriété non datée]
- TMRW Art, Johannesburg
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Notes : Notes: Presented by The Mixed Reality Workshop (TMRW) In February 2022 Marcus Neustetter will be sending a letter in the form of an artwork to the International Space Station (ISS) with the Moon Gallery, with another being sent to the Moon in 2024. The letter is addressed to the Sumbandila Satellite, a damaged South African micro earth observation satellite which was launched in 2009. Neustetter has been documenting and communicating with Sumbandila since 2010. This letter is a final gesture of hope to connect to this defunct lonely orbiting ambassador. As the name Sumbandila means "lead the way” in Venda language, the letter asks her to Lead The Way Again. With Aspire Art Auctions, a variable edition of the letter-artwork in a unique artist's book and a triptyque of unique drawings are available. Proceeds from the sale will assist in the letter-artwork being sent to the Moon. There are two additional components: Lead the Way Again, a solo exhibition at TMRW Gallery (6 November – 19 December 2021) an immersive installation and Seeking Dialogue with a Satellite (2010 – 2021), with TMRW Gallery in the Atrium, a selection of drawings and digital print artworks.
Condition_report : The overall conditions of the works on paper are very good. Cockling is consistent with the medium. The overall condition of the artist's book is good.
