Ghost (1990) by Rachel Whiteread

Ghost - Rachel Whiteread - 1990

Artwork Information

TitleGhost
ArtistRachel Whiteread
Date1990
Art MovementPost-Minimalism

About Ghost

“Ghost,” crafted by Rachel Whiteread in 1990, is a sculpture belonging to the Post-Minimalism art movement. The artwork exemplifies the genre of sculpture and demonstrates Whiteread’s innovative approach to form and space.

The artwork is a large, room-sized cast of the interior of a Victorian living room. Captured in a chalky white hue, the piece envelops the viewer with its enveloping presence and meticulous attention to detail. The object on display in the artwork is marked by its stark simplicity and solidified representation of emptiness. Whiteread has masterfully encapsulated the negative space of a typical domestic interior, rendering it an imposing monolith in the gallery setting. The defined lines and subtle textures evoke the familiarity of the space while simultaneously abstracting it to a point of contemplative detachment. Through “Ghost,” Whiteread invites viewers to ponder the intersection of history, memory, and the physical spaces we inhabit.

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