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Atelier van Lieshout (1963, NL)

Artist Rank (2007): 228 +

Most exhibitions in:
Netherlands	28

Most exhibitions with:
Name	Rank	№
Franz West	38	11
Tobias Rehberger	183	10
Aernout Mik	150	9
Job Koelewijn	816	9

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Biography

1963
Born in Oss-Ravenstein, NB (NL)
Atelier Van Lieshout (AVL) is a multidisciplinary company that operates internationally in the field of contemporary art, design and architecture. AVL was founded in 1995 by Joep van Lieshout. The name Atelier Van Lieshout emphasises the fact that the works of art do not stem solely from the creative brain of Joep van Lieshout, but are produced by a creative team.

The works of art are practical, uncomplicated and substantial. The work varies from sculptures and furniture, bathrooms and mobile home units to complete architectural refurbishments. One of the many applications and techniques used by AVL are the large polyester constructions in striking, bright colours. These polyester constructions, of which the large mobile home units are the best known, form the AVL trademark. For a number of years now the focus has no longer been on standardised, made-to-order furniture, but has shifted to works of art that can be used for a selfsufficient and independent lifestyle. In addition to this development and the production of applied art, the Atelier also realises many autonomous art projects.

In the year 2001 Atelier Van Lieshout realised AVL-Ville, a 'free state' in the port of Rotterdam. This large-scale project forms a high point in the work of AVL; it is a culmination of all the works produced by AVL up to that time. After a successful and tumultuous year, the AVL-Ville project was completed. AVL has recently located its first AVL-Ville export product in Park Middelheim in Antwerp: the AVL Franchise Unit.

Recently, AVL developed a style where the absence of design has become an important issue, using industrial materials such as galvanized steel tubes used for scaffolding, and sheets of unfinished plywood. Their raw functionality stands in contrast with the series of colourful polyester sculptures that AVL produced recently: human figures in various postures and actions, but also a complete series of human internal organs, ranging from heart, and brain to liver, rectum and the male and female sex organs.

1980 - 1985
Academy of Modern Art, Rotterdam

1985 - 1987
Ateliers '63, Haarlem

since 1987
lives and works in Rotterdam

1987
Villa Arson, Nice

Awards
1991
Charlotte Köhler Award

1992
Prix de Rome Award

1995
Bolidt Floor Concepts 1995, 1e prize

2004
Kurt-Schwitters-Prize

ATELIER VAN LIESHOUT
established in 1995
ADDRESS: Keilestraat 43E
NL-3029 BP Rotterdam
PHONE: +31-10-2440971
FAX: +31-10-2440972
E-MAIL: info@ateliervanlieshout.com
WEBSITE: www.ateliervanlieshout.com

Public exhibitions 132

until 6.7.
Atelier van Lieshout - Slave City
Museum Folkwang Essen, Essen