The Extent of the Fire
1989
Charred wood, glass.
96 x 43 x 45 cm.
The model under glass in the seat-void of the sculpture re-presents the section of the Houses of Parliament in London destroyed by fire in 1836.
The chair back references schematically the opposition benches of the House of Commons chamber with the Cross Benches either side of the entrance into the chamber.
Exhibitions: Langlands & Bell, Luis Campana Galerie, Frankfurt. 1989.
Catalogues: Langlands & Bell, Works 1986-1989, pub: Interim Art, London; Luis Campana Galerie, Frankfurt. 1989. Langlands & Bell, Works 1986-1992 (The White Catalogue) pub: Interim Art, London; Luis Campana Galerie, Frankfurt; Valentina Moncada, Rome. 1992 . Langlands & Bell Works 1986-1996, pub: Serpentine Gallery, London; Kunsthalle Bielefeld; Grey Art Gallery, New York, 1996.
Collection: Private collection, Germany.
Photo: Walter Kranl.
