Darboven's work is characterized by its systematic, repetitive nature and its exploration of time, memory, and history. Schreibzeit is a monumental example of her process-based approach, emphasizing the durational aspect of art making and the accumulation of time and data.
Born: April 29, 1941, Munich, Germany
Died: March 9, 2009, Hamburg, Germany
Nationality: German
Style: Conceptual Art
Influences: Music, mathematics, history
Major Exhibitions: "Schreibzeit (Writing Time)" (1975-1999), "Wende 80/90" (1990)
Quote: "I am interested in the concept of time, in the way that it can be measured and recorded."
Schreibzeit is a massive, multi-part work consisting of handwritten sheets filled with numbers, dates, and other notations. Darboven developed complex systems for translating time into visual patterns, creating a visual representation of the passage of time.
