Photo credit: Stephen Willats outside the Whitechapel Gallery, London. Photograph: Patrick Lears, Whitechapel Gallery
Vita
Born 1943 in London, UK
Lives and works in London, UK
Education
2006"Multiple Clothing" Seminar and performance at Tate Modern, LondonSelected solo exhibitions
2023An Introspective,Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff,StuttgartSelected group exhibitions
2023Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982,LACMA. Los Angeles County Museum of Art,Los AngelesStephen Willats (*1943)
Buildings and Vases. Still Life No. 1
2015
Photographic prints with pencil on paper
37,5 x 56 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. Conversations With Buildings, 2016.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Just Between People (2 panels)
2006-2007
Two panel work with DVD film. Photographic prints, photographic dye, acrylic paint, ink, Letraset text on card
Each panel 104 x 123 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, CODE BREAKERS. Locher, Meckseper, Willats, 2018; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, Just Between People, 2007.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Conceptual Tower Series No. 39
2003
Pencil and poster paint on paper
76 x 103 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, World of Objects, 2013. Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Gallery, Stephen Willats: Person to Person, People to People, 2007
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Voices in a Crowd
2001
Photographic prints, acrylic paint, ink, letraset text, photographic dye on card
72,1 x 74 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Ingolstadt, Museum für Konkrete Kunst Ingolstadt, Gemalte Diagramme. Bauhaus, Kunst und Infografik, 2019; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, Personal Encounters In Your Imagination, 2003.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Positive Feedback. Multiple Clothing
1998, December
Poster paint, ink, Letraset text on paper
64 x 52 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Brest, Centre d'Art Passerelle, Stephen Willats. Street Talk, 2000.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Going Forward Multiple Clothing
1998, March
Poster paint, ink, Letraset text on paper
64 x 52 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Vienna, Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Lugwig, Reflecting Fashion, 2012; Berlin, Galerie Franck & Schulte, Stephen Willats. Multicult Berlin, 1998.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Open Exchange Multiple Clothing
1998, December
Poster paint, ink, Letraset text on paper
64 x 52 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Vienna, Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Lugwig, Reflecting Fashion, 2012; Brest, Centre d'Art Passerelle, Stephen Willats. Street Talk, 2000.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Multichannel Walk (5 panels)
1996, March/July
Photographic prints, photographic dye, acrylic paint, ink and letraset text on card
Each 94 x 50 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, Just Between People, 2007; Southampton City Art Gallery, Random Encounter, 1998.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Multichannel Walk. Worksheet
1996
Ink and coloured crayons on paper
59 x 84 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Information Transfer Series No. 6
1996
Pencil and poster paint on paper
57,5 x 88 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, CODE BREAKERS. Locher, Meckseper, Willats, 2018.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Information Transfer Series No. 1
1994
Pencil and poster paint on paper
102 x 84 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, CODE BREAKERS. Locher, Meckseper, Willats, 2018; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. Conversations With Buildings, 2016.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Interpersonal Still Life
1992, May/June
Photographic Prints, acrylic paint, ink, Letraset text on card
80 x 149 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, World of Objects, 2013; Amsterdam, Galerie Lumen Travo, Streets, April/May 2004; Amsterdam, Galerie Lumen Travo, Traces and Signs, June/July 2001; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, Multichannel Vision, March/April 1999; Paris, Galerie Gabrielle Maubrie, Signs of Living, Sept./Oct. 1992.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Multiple Clothing. New Directions. From Riyna Galija
1992
Two tops, one for jacket and coat, the other for dress. Twelve panels. Set of text insert cards. Media PVC, metap zips, card and mixed media
Ed.no. 4/10 (only 5 produced)
93,4 x 58 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Summer Break. Behind Closed Doors, 2023; Zurich, Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Stephen Willats. Languages of Dissent, 2019; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, CODE BREAKERS. Locher, Meckseper, Willats, 2018; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. Concept by Design, 1995; Cologne, Galerie Buchholz, Stephen Willats. Multiple Clothing, 1994; London, I.C.A., Stephen Willats. Multiple Clothing, 1993.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Multiple Clothing. Open System (2 parts)
1991
PVC plastic, letrapress text and metal snap fasteners
Ed.no. 3/10
93,4 x 58 cm with plexiglas box
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Zurich, Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Stephen Willats. Languages of Dissent, 2019; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, Living With Art, 2012; Siegen, Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Stephen Willats. Wie die Welt ist und wie sie sein Könnte. Retrospective. Works 1962-2006, 2006; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. Concept by Design, 1995. Cologne, Galerie Buchholz, Stephen Willats. Multiple Clothing, 1994; London, I.C.A., Stephen Willats. Multiple Clothing, 1993.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Multiple Clothing. Open System
1991, October
Pencil, pen, ink, poster paint and Letraset text on paper
64 x 52 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, Living With Art, 2012; Brest, Centre d'Art Passerelle, Talking City, 2011; Siegen, Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Stephen Willats. Wie die Welt ist und wie sie sein könnte. Retrospective. Works 1962-2006, 2006; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. Concept by Design, 1995; Cologne, Galerie Buchholz, Stephen Willats. Multiple Clothing, 1994; London, I.C.A., Stephen Willats. Multiple Clothing, 1993.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Multiple Clothing. New Directions
1991, October
Pencil, pen, ink, poster paint and letraset text on paper
64 x 52 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Siegen, Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Stephen Willats. Wie die Welt ist und wie sie sein Könnte. Retrospective. Works 1962-2006, 2006; London, Hayward Gallery, 100 Years of Art and Fashion, 1998.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Conceptual Tower Series No. 23
1989
Pencil on paper
65 x 90 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Stuttgart, Gelerie Reinhard Hauff, Multiple Clothing, 1995.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Conceptual Tower Series No. 16
1988
Posterpaint and pencil on paper
68,5 x 101,5 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, Personal Encounters In Your Imagination, 2003.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Code Breaker from Mothercare (3 panels)
1988-1989, September-April
Photographic prints, photographic dye, acrylic paint, Letraset text on card
Each panel 74 cm x 107,5 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Valencià, IVAM – Institut Valencià D'Art Modern, Centre Julio González, 1989. The End of the 20th Century, 2019; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, World of Objects, 2013; Berlin, Galerie Thomas Schulte, Stephen Willats. Secret Language. The Code Breakers, Sept/Oct. 2012; Zürich, Galerie Brandstetter & Wyss, Oct. 1998; Bath, Bath Arts Festival, 1991; Amsterdam, Galerie Barbara Farber, Sept/Oct. 1991.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Doppelgänger Dress
1985
Pencil, ink and coloured gouache on paper
84 x 110 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, CODE BREAKERS. Locher, Meckseper, Willats, 2018; Siegen, Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Stephen Willats. Wie die Welt ist und wie sie sein Könnte. Retrospective. Works 1962-2006, 2006.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (1943)
Vortex
1984
Crayon, photographic print on paper
80 x 130 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Zurich, Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Stephen Willats. Languages of Dissent, 2019.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
It Was A Way Out To Relieve Our Feelings
1981
Found objects, photographic prints, photographic dye, pencil, ink, Letraset text, acrylic paint on paper mounted on board. Framed with wood surround
89 x 114,3 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Zurich, Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Stephen Willats. Languages of Dissent, 2019; London, Reena Spaulings Fine Art, New York, Frieze Art Fair, 2011; Karlsruhe, Badischer Kunstverein, Stephen Willats. Counterconsciousness, 2010; Cologne, Galerie Christian Nagel, Stephen Willats, 2006.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Symbols of Location
1976, November
Photographic prints, letraset text, ink and gouache on paper
76,3 x 101,6 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; Stuttgart, Galerie Reinhard Hauff, Just Between People, 2007.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Visual Automatic No. 2
1965
Wood, tin sheet, paint, electrical components
61 x 91,3 x 7,5-18 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023; London, Raven Row, CONTROL. Stephen Willats Works 1962-69, 2014; Oxford, Museum of Modern Art, Automatics and Transmitters, 1968;
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Slot Device No. 2
1963
Wood, plaster and paint (with response sheet)
88,9 x 76,2 x 4 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023. Zurich, Migros Museum, Stephen Willats. Languages of Dissent, 2019. London, Raven Row, Stephen Willats: Work 1962-69, 2014. Siegen, Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Stephen Willats. Wie die Welt ist und wie sie sein Könnte. Retrospective. Works 1962-2006, 2006.
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Stephen Willats (*1943)
Line and Form Exersize No. 7
1962
Pencil and coloured crayon on paper, laid down on card
42 x 35,5 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023
Courtesy: The Artist. Private Collection
Solo Exhibitions
Group Exhibitions
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and by appointment
Winter Break:
The gallery is closed from 21.12.2024 until 07.01.2025