HATJE CANTZ
Dream On Baby: Artists and Their Childhood Memories by Gesine Borcherdt
A tender portrait of how artists’ work reflects their childhood experiences, from Vaginal Davis to Ai Weiwei
Childhood never lets go of anyone. For many artists, it was the trigger for making art in the first place, and still is what drives them today. What formative memories spurred their creativity? What inspiration do they take from their childhood years? Curator Gesine Borcherdt conducts conversations with 33 artists on the influence of their childhood on their artwork. Transcribed from their original sound bites, these stories are illustrated by family photos, children’s drawings, portraits and examples of their current works. Their tales are touching, amusing or tragic; most have never been told before and their corresponding material has never been published.
