To be held at both ends – boekvoorstelling

“Left foot high left, right hand to the bad sloper, bump right to the first shell and bump right once more to get a bit higher on that shell, match the shell and step the right foot through to the foothold, right arm fully around the second shell, come up high and close to the shell and step the left foot through behind to the good crimp, then rotate the right arm from the full wrap to holding it like a sloper while you bring the right foot wide to the second sloper, then left hand from the first shell to the crimp, then left hip to the wall and match the bad shell and with the right hand to the crimp, right foot into the first good shell and with the left to the top sloper, left foot wide on the volume and match.”

On Friday, September 9, INFINITIF and 019 present the brand-new monograph To be held at both ends. The publication offers a layered perspective on Klaas Vanhee’s artistic practice, in which the line spreads and transforms. The book gathers a rich selection of works, notes, reproductions, and variations that together form a space of their own—a tangible overview of Vanhee's continuous exploration of the possibilities of translation and repetition. To mark the [book launch], Klaas Vanhee is building a unique [exhibition] featuring a selection of drawings, objects, and a custom-built spraywall with climbing holds sculpted by himself. An exhibition where visual art and climbing come together. So yes: definitely don’t forget to bring your climbing shoes!

Published by INFINITIF | Edition of 300 copies | €35