#joseph cornell

Nymphlight (Joseph Cornell & Rudy Burckhardt,1957)

Ω:The Beginning by Paul

Happy Birthday to Joseph Cornell, born on this day in 1903!

Cornell used the Surrealist practice of bringing together unrelated found objects, his unique spin involved creating intricate shadow boxes. He was fascinated with eras and worlds different from his own, he created a whole series around Renaissance art  including “Medici Princess” (1948-52). 

Explore more of his work in our collection: http://s.si.edu/2hBqiGD

fromthedust:

Joseph Cornell (American, 1903-1972) 

A Pantry Ballet (for Jacques Offenbach)    [three complete versions — A, B, C; and an unfinished W.I.P. or disassembled version from his studio]

wood, plastic, paper, and metal assemblage

10½”x 18⅛“x 6"  or  26.7 x 45.7 x 15.2 cm [versions A & B]

10⅝”x 18⅛“x 6"  or  27 x 45.7 x 15.2 cm [version C]

1942 [for versions A & B], 1943 [for version C]

performativerelics:

Joseph Cornell - Cassiopeia 1 (c. 1960)

joseph cornell  1931

An art project inspired by Joseph Cornell’s boxes.  Made with found objects I had been collecting over the years.

More art at www.kandra-art.com