Daniel Rothbart : Plus fugitif que la lumière
The Flow Chart Foundation
348 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
Saturdays and Sundays, 12–5pm
or by appointment
Hudson, New York: The Flow Chart Foundation is pleased to present Plus fugitif que la lumière, a survey
exhibition of artist and writer Daniel Rothbart.
Artwork in this exhibition is featured in the book More Fugitive Than Light: Poems of Rome, Venice, Paris, 2016- 2017, with collages by Daniel Rothbart, a collaboration between scholar and poet Richard Milazzo and the artist. Rothbart is best known for his “immersive sculptures” which, in the words of Juan Puntes, “conjure fluid, futuristic life forms—reimagining our bond with the natural world.” He is also a collagist who guilefully introduces sculptural imagery into found postcards, photographs, and film stills.
Throughout the exhibition, Rothbart’s sculptures are placed in dialogue with collage work. Of a recent floating sculptural installation in the Hudson River, Richard writes: “Your sculptures look like strangely inspired solar outcasts. Sublime or sublimated space junk – and I mean that kindly. One of them looks like an umbrella beckoning to an apocalyptic monsoon; another, a three-headed mythic creature that has veered off its cosmic course and seems to be soaking in the peace and quiet of this watery cul-de-sac; and still others, a necklace of emeralds (or are those glowing nuggets of Plutonium?) searching for the throat of a Béatrice…”
Of collage works from More Fugitive Than Light Richard writes “How wonderful and erotic are the two creatures in Nymphaeum, oddly bathing in a cistern or underground portal in Venice –- the doors tightly shut and the water as still as darkness… Rather than invading the space like an alien visitor, they appear to be inhabiting rather
naturally a world of their own making.”
On the northern wall, visitors can watch short films that include footage of Rothbart’s floating sculptures in the Hudson River and Ramle, Israel. Also on view is Dinner with Robbe-Grillet in Naples, a short film that features commentary on Rothbart’s collage work by Wayne Koestenbaum. The media loop also features coverage by FRANCE 3 on Rothbart’s 2024 exhibition of sculpture and collage at the Galerie Depardieu in Nice.
Book Launch at Hudson Hall: A discussion between Richard Milazzo, Daniel Rothbart, and Éric Longo on More Fugitive Than Light will take place in the historic theater of Hudson Hall on Thursday, June 26 at 6pm. The event is co-presented by Hudson Hall and The Flow Chart Foundation.
About The Flow Chart Foundation
Founded on the legacy of legendary American poet John Ashbery, The Flow Chart Foundation explores the relationship between poetry and other art forms as a way to foster creativity, and to promote engagement with John’s work and its influence on contemporary poetry and other creative fields.
Visit our website at flowchartfoundation.org
