Daniel Arsham, Porsche, Morton Street Partners, and Greg Anagnostopoulos celebrated the closing cocktail reception for the “Art is the Process” exhibition. The show will be on view until Sunday, July 27th at Morton Street Partners Gallery at 16 Morton Street in the heart of the West Village in New York City.
“Art is the Process” is an exploration of the interconnectivity between art, design, and technology, presenting a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with the often unseen processes that create and define the world around us. Morton Street Partners is proud to present this innovative exhibition featuring Greg Anagnostopoulos, Daniel Arsham, and invited guests, as they dismantle and reassemble a 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2.
The performance unfolded over three months, offering an unmediated viewing experience that delves into the art of disassembly and assembly. By shedding light on the hidden aspects of creative and technological processes, “Art is the Process” challenges the traditional perception of art and invites viewers to reconsider the value of the process itself.
Automobiles, often considered for their aesthetic qualities, are revealed as intricate systems of infrastructure, akin to cities with their own networks of electric lines, water pipes, oil, heat, and fuel. This exhibition posits that the beauty of automobiles extends beyond their form, and that the process of their construction, repair, failure, and reconstruction is equally worthy of appreciation.
As the 1987 Porsche 911 is deconstructed, its components will be displayed on the gallery walls, transforming the space into an archaeological exhibit of sorts. The natural history of the Porsche Carrera 3.2 is laid bare for the viewer, exposing the intricacies of its inner workings and the relationships between its parts.
“Art is the Process” invites viewers to not only observe but to engage with the process, thereby fostering a deeper understanding of the connections between art, design, and technology. We hope this exhibition encourages a reevaluation of the boundaries of artistic practice and sparks new conversations on the importance of process in the creation of beauty.
