Extended through September 9, 2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gagosian is thrilled to announce “Fins,” the upcoming exhibition of new works by contemporary artist Alex Israel. The exhibition will feature a collection of giant, plastic, colored surfboard “Fin” sculptures that will be on display starting May 12th at Gagosian Rome. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Israel is known for his exploration of the visual culture of Los Angeles, and this exhibition continues this exploration with an exciting new approach. These brightly colored plastic surfboard “Fin” sculptures have been crafted with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in a collection of works that are both playful and strikingly beautiful. They exist in dialogue with Light and Space and Finish Fetish artworks that developed in Los Angeles in the 1960s.
By transforming the familiar surfboard fin into a work of art, Israel invites the viewer to engage with the culture of surfing in a new and unexpected way. The exhibition will showcase a variety of surfboard fin sculptures, each with its own unique shape, size, and color scheme. Visitors to the exhibition will be invited to explore these works and to discover the inspiration behind each one.
“We are delighted to present this exciting new body of work by Alex Israel,” said a spokesperson for Gagosian. “His Fin sculptures engage with historical precedents and offer a playful and inventive exploration of Southern California’s surf culture. We are thrilled to share them with our visitors.”
In addition to the “Fins,” the exhibition will feature additional works including cut-out works on paper and study-sized “Self-Portraits,” all thematically related to Israel’s new sculptures.
The exhibition will be on display from May 12th to September 9th, 2023, at Gagosian Rome. This is an opportunity not to be missed.
For more information about the exhibition, please visit the Gagosian website or contact the gallery directly.
Contact:
Gagosian Rome
Via Francesco Crispi 16
00187 Rome, Italy
Tel: +39 06 4208 6498
Email: press@gagosian.com
Website: gagosian.com
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PER DIFFUSIONE IMMEDIATA
Gagosian è lieta di annunciare “Fins”, una mostra di nuove opere dell’artista contemporaneo Alex Israel. La mostra presenterà una serie di grandi pinne di tavole da surf in plastica acrilica colorata. Le sculture saranno esposte a partire dal 12 maggio presso Gagosian Roma. L’esposizione è gratuita e aperta al pubblico.
Con “Fins”, Israel, noto per l’esplorazione della cultura visiva di Los Angeles, continua la sua indagine con un nuovo ed entusiasmante approccio. Le sculture dai colori vivaci sono state realizzate con meticolosa attenzione ai dettagli, dando vita a una serie di opere divertenti e straordinariamente belle. Esse dialogano con le opere tipiche dei movimenti Light and Space e Finish Fetish che si sono sviluppati a Los Angeles negli anni ’60.
Trasformando la nota pinna della tavola da surf in un’opera d’arte, Israel invita lo spettatore a confrontarsi con la cultura del surf in modo nuovo ed inaspettato. La mostra presenterà una varietà di sculture uniche, ognuna con la propria forma, dimensione e colore. I visitatori della mostra saranno invitati ad esplorare queste opere e a scoprire l’ispirazione che le ha generate.
“Siamo entusiasti di presentare questo nuovo ed emozionante corpus di opere di Alex Israel”, ha detto un portavoce di Gagosian. “Le sue sculture Fins dialogano con diversi precedenti storici e offrono un’esplorazione giocosa e inventiva della cultura del surf della California del Sud. Siamo entusiasti di condividerla con i nostri visitatori”.
Oltre alle “Fins”, la mostra presenterà altri lavori, tra cui opere su carta e “Autoritratti” di piccole dimensioni, tutti tematicamente correlati alle nuove sculture dell’artista.
La mostra sarà visitabile dal 12 maggio al 9 settembre 2023 presso Gagosian Roma. Questa è un’opportunità da non perdere.
Per ulteriori informazioni sulla mostra, si prega di visitare il sito web di Gagosian o contattare direttamente la galleria.
Contatto:
Gagosian
Via Francesco Crispi 16
00187 Roma Italia
Tel: +39 06 4208 6498
Email: press@gagosian.com
Sito web: gagosian.com
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