Ron Arad: Restless

Ron Arad: Restless is the first major exhibition of Arad's work in the UK. It opens at Barbican Art Gallery on February 18, 2010.

Spanning three decades, the show traces the development of Arad's designs from his early post-punk approach, assembling works from readymade parts to his technologically advanced sculptural objects made of highly polished metals.

Featuring a dramatic installation design by Ron Arad Associates using the latest LED display technology, the exhibition also includes architectural designs and instantly recognisable mass-produced objects.

"Ron Arad first hit the headlines in 1981 with the opening of his now legendary studio and workshop," said Kate Bush, Head of Art Galleries, Barbican Centre.

"One Off in Covent Garden and he has been an unstoppable and uncategorisable force in world design ever since.

I am delighted that Barbican Art Gallery is to present Ron Arad's first major British exhibition, and to share with our audiences the many different facets of this extraordinarily creative artist."

Bringing together over 120 works, Ron Arad: Restless features some of Arad's most celebrated pieces.

more: barbican.org.uk/artgallery/event-detail.asp?ID=990 (77)

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