Katherine Bernhardt
STANDARD BEANBAG
Edition of 125 + 10APs + 10PPs, 2023
Water repellent canvas
31.50 x 31.50 in
80.00 x 80.00 cm
JUMBO BEANBAG
Edition of 30 + 3APs + 2PPs
Water repellent canvas
77.00 x 77.00 x 22.00 inches (Approx. 6.5 x 6.5 x 2 feet)
196.00 x 196.00 x 56.00 cm
Can comfortably fit 2-3 people
Each beanbag arrives with a tag with the artist's signature affixed to it.
Pre-Orders will open on February 13th. Bean bags will ship mid-March 2024.
For US-based collectors, JUMBO filled beanbags ship via freight at a flat rate of $175. An Exhibition A team member will email you to coordinate freight shipping when your order is ready.
International customers who are interested in a filled JUMBO beanbag, please email us at help@exhibtiona.com for a shipping quote.
About the Work
Exhibition A proudly unveils its second collaboration with the inimitable Katherine Bernhardt, with the effervescent "Magic Mushrooms" series. This new collection was inspired by a painting featured in Bernhardt's 2022 exhibition "Why is a mushroom growing in my shower?" at David Zwirner, London, and features two bean bags, each a canvas for Bernhardt's vibrant art.
The standard-sized bean bag and its jumbo counterpart, spacious enough to cradle two to three individuals, are adorned with imagery that is quintessentially Bernhardt—bold, spontaneous, and teeming with color. These functional art pieces encapsulate motifs from Bernhardt's eclectic visual lexicon, drawn from both pop culture and the pulsating life around her.
In “Magic Mushrooms”, the fantastical meets the practical, illustrating Bernhardt's signature approach to art. It's a realm where everyday objects and pop icons coexist in a joyous riot of hues, free from the constraints of hierarchy or conventional composition.
The designs hark back to Bernhardt’s diverse influences, from the tropical vibrancy of Puerto Rico to the intricate patterns of Moroccan rugs and West African fabrics, all while nodding to art historical giants like Matisse and the Pattern and Decoration movement.
Each bean bag serves as a celebration of Bernhardt's dynamic process and her fearless embrace of free association, where Crocs, cartoon characters, and now, mushrooms, find a harmonious existence. They are a testament to the artist's playful engagement with the absurd and the relevant—echoing a return to mycological motifs in contemporary culture and a commentary on comfort's intersection with fashion during the pandemic.
In sync with Bernhardt's ethos, the "Magic Mushrooms" bean bags are a reminder that art need not hang solemnly on walls but can spill into our everyday spaces, inviting us to sit back and revel in the sheer exuberance of life as seen through the artist's eyes. These pieces are not just functional; they are invitations to enter Bernhardt's world, where the boundary between art and life is joyously blurred.
Artist Biography
Katherine Bernhardt, born in 1975 in St. Louis, Missouri, is celebrated for her vibrant and kinetic paintings that burst with color and life. A graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (BFA, 1998) and the School of Visual Arts, New York (MFA, 2000), Bernhardt's work defies traditional painting norms, offering canvases that are liberated from the constraints of illusion and perspective. Her art is characterized by a raw, poetic spontaneity, and a penchant for combining disparate motifs from pop culture and everyday life, reflecting a profound yet playful free associative process. Bernhardt’s career is marked by notable exhibitions and significant public installations that have cemented her reputation as a force in contemporary art. Select solo and group exhibitions include shows with David Zwirner (Hong Kong, London), Canada (New York), Nanzuka (Tokyo), among many others. Work by the artist is found in prominent public and museum collections worldwide, including The Brant Foundation, New York; Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh; Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, Turin, Italy; High Museum of Art, Atlanta; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC; Knoxville Museum of Art, Tennessee; Portland Museum of Art, Maine; Rubell Museum, Miami; and the San Antonio Museum of Art, Texas. Bernhardt lives and works in St. Louis.
Authentication & Resale
Each bean bag ships with a tag with the artist's printed signature affixed to it.
Shippings & Returns
If you change your mind after placing your order, please email us at help@exhibitiona.com within 24 hours. We will not be able to accommodate cancellations for after that time period as your order may be in process. Our general policy is that we do not accept returns. If your item arrives damaged or does not meet your expectations, you may be eligible for a replacement or return. Any issues must be reported within 5 business days of receipt by emailing help@exhibitiona.com.
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FRAMING DETAILS
Framed artwork is custom framed once it is ordered. Allow 3-5 weeks for framing and delivery.
FRAME
All of our frames are made from sustainably sourced engineered hardwood that is manufactured in the USA. Frames are available in Black or White Matte and Walnut.
MAT
Prints are hinged to a conservation quality, acid-free and lignin-free Cellulose matboard, using acid-free polyethylene cloth tape. Each mat’s surface paper is fade and bleed resistant and is attached to a conversation quality foam-core board. Some of our work (typically those pieces with a deckled edge) is floated on the matboard with acrylic spacers to separate the artwork from the glazing. “Edge to Edge” framing is pretty much how it sounds. We frame directly around the artwork. This type of framing is nice for photographs and work that already has a large border.
GLAZING
We use museum quality .060 mm plexiglass to frame your work. It blocks 82-85% of UV rays to prevent color fading from exposure to light, protecting your art for years to come.
DIMENSIONS
Our White and Black frames have a 7⁄8” wide flat face and are 15/16” deep. Mats are 1” wide for prints up to 8” x 10”. Mats are 2” wide for prints larger than 8” x 10”.
Our Walnut frames has a 3⁄4” wide flat face and is 1 1⁄8” deep. Mats are 1” wide.
Any artwork that is floated will be placed in a frame that has a 5⁄8” wide flat face and is 1 5/16” deep. Work will be floated with a 1” border around it.
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Magic Mushrooms by Katherine Bernhardt: The "Magic Mushrooms" series by Katherine Bernhardt is a vibrant and eclectic collection of functional art pieces, featuring two bean bags adorned with Bernhardt's signature bold and colorful art. The standard-sized bean bag and its jumbo counterpart are inspired by a painting featured in Bernhardt's 2022 exhibition "Why is a mushroom growing in my shower?" at David Zwirner, London. These pieces encapsulate motifs from Bernhardt's diverse influences, including pop culture, tropical vibrancy, and art historical references. The designs celebrate Bernhardt's dynamic process and her fearless embrace of free association, where everyday objects and pop icons coexist in a joyous riot of hues. The bean bags are not just functional; they are invitations to enter Bernhardt's world, blurring the boundary between art and life in a celebration of exuberance.
Artist Biography - Katherine Bernhardt: Katherine Bernhardt, born in 1975 in St. Louis, Missouri, is celebrated for her vibrant and kinetic paintings that burst with color and life. Her art defies traditional painting norms, offering canvases liberated from the constraints of illusion and perspective. Bernhardt's career is marked by notable exhibitions and significant public installations, cementing her reputation as a force in contemporary art. Her work is found in prominent public and museum collections worldwide, reflecting her profound yet playful free associative process.
Authentication & Resale: Each bean bag ships with a tag bearing the artist's printed signature, ensuring authenticity and adding value to the pieces.
Shipping & Returns: Exhibition A offers shipping and return policies for the "Magic Mushrooms" bean bags. Customers can request cancellations within 24 hours of placing an order and report any issues with the received items within 5 business days for potential replacements or returns.
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