“Within a Realm of Distance” at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire is an awe-inspiring new exhibition by the American artist Lawrence Weiner, a central figure in the founding of Conceptual art. Continuing his ongoing engagement with a medium that he describes as “language + the material referred to,” Weiner has integrated a selection of his works throughout the ornately furnished Palace rooms, as well as the monumental exterior of the spectacular 18th century building.

Conceived by the artist in close collaboration with Blenheim Art Foundation and co-curator Christian Gether, Director, ARKEN Museum of Modern Art, the intervention showcases significant, site-specific works created especially for the Palace as well as works conceived by the artist over the last few decades. Using the building’s historic collections as the framework for his artistic vision, Weiner invites viewers to engage with his work within the context of the rich heritage of the Palace.

Michael Frahm, Director, Blenheim Art Foundation, describes the experience of “Within a Realm of Distance” as “a journey through a simultaneous reality created within the structure of Blenheim Palace.” According to Frahm, Weiner has “redefined the artist-viewer relationship using language as his primary medium” and “continues to challenge the cultural status quo by exploring propositions about our relationships to objects and places.”

Blenheim Palace is the home of the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. The Blenheim Art Foundation was launched in October 2014 by Lord Edward Spencer-Churchill, a dedicated collector of contemporary art, with the aim of establishing a new programme of contemporary art at Blenheim Palace. “Within a Realm of Distance’” is the second exhibition by the Blenheim Art Foundation following the inaugural exhibition “Ai Weiwei at Blenheim Palace” (2014).

“Within a Realm of Distance” is at Blenheim Palace until December 20, 2015