20 June – 31 August 2009

Tommy Støckel, 2009 (production detail)

Geometry, scale and perspective are essential to the work of Tommy Støckel. His fascinations with modernism and science fiction novels from both the 19th and 20th centuries are reflected in his installations. Questions such as what ‘would early modernist architecture of 20th Century have been like if they had used today’s technology?’ are central to his practice, looking to obtain a science fiction writer’s aspiration to speculate on possible futures as well as imagining alternative courses for things to have taken (and may go on to be).

Støckel has developed a new project for Arnolfini that further develops his approach to possible envisionings of the future, and the role of architecture within it. Developing on his recent ambitious solo presentations at institutions including the Frankfurter Kunstverein and Kunstverein Langenhagen, the new project sees a more personal implication for the artist, referencing his own career trajectory to-date. In an act of sheer speculation, Støckel is imagining what kinds of art he might make at a further point in the future of his career.

Utilising the sculptural and visual lineage of his previous work, the new installation is being created in relation to the specificity of the exhibition space at Arnolfini. Thinking about the possible affects of fame, failure, commodity, aesthetic discourse, as well as general life experience on an artistic career, the installation will be an imminent projection of Støckel’s art.

This exhibition will be Tommy Støckel’s first major presentation in a UK public institution.

Tommy Støckel’s Art of Tomorrow, installation view, Arnolfini.
Photo: Carl Newland

Saturday talks and tours, 2pm, Free

A chance to hear what others think about the exhibitions and the issues they explore. Drop in on discussions, find out more about the art and ask questions.

20 June

Tommy Støckel will lead a tour of his exhibition.

11 July

BSL tour led by Matt Jenkins with spoken interpretation.