Christian Boltanski's No Man's Land
"No Man’s Land," a new installation of clothing and recorded heartbeats, showcases the French artist’s fixation on death. Anthony Haden-Guest spoke to Boltanski about preserving art.

James Ewing. Courtesy Park Avenue Armory

James Ewing. Courtesy Park Avenue Armory

Christian Boltanski preparing for No Man's Land at the Park Avenue Armory. The installation is on view from May 14 to June 13.
James Ewing. Courtesy Park Avenue Armory

Christian Boltanski at the Park Avenue Armory.
James Ewing. Courtesy Park Avenue Armory

Christian Boltanski
James Ewing. Courtesy Park Avenue Armory

Christian Boltanski at the Park Avenue Armory.
James Ewing. Courtesy Park Avenue Armory

James Ewing. Courtesy Park Avenue Armory

James Ewing. Courtesy Park Avenue Armory

James Ewing. Courtesy Park Avenue Armory

James Ewing. Courtesy Park Avenue Armory

James Ewing. Courtesy Park Avenue Armory

James Ewing. Courtesy Park Avenue Armory

James Ewing. Courtesy Park Avenue Armory

James Ewing. Courtesy Park Avenue Armory

James Ewing. Courtesy Park Avenue Armory
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