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July 30, 2008 1:49 pm
As the world housing market falters, the British phrase “safe as houses” sounds more and more ominous. But as London’s Karsten Schubert gallery demonstrates in its exhibition of the same name, houses are still solid and insightful sources of artistic inspiration. Included in the show of six leading contemporary artists are images of “House” by Rachel Whiteread, whose cast of the interior of the last terrace house in London’s East End, “House,” sparked recent controversy over the rightful purview of public art. Also in the show are haunting black-and-white photographs of the weathered exteriors of simple suburban houses by Bernd and Hilla Becher. Nearby, Richard Wentworth’s iconic images of claptrap boxes and crates make even the most depressing house appear snug. While none of the structures on view seem particularly appealing as potential domiciles, all the art itself would be a safe bet for adding real value to anybody’s home.
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