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Tal R Unveils Fourth Solo Show at Tim Van Laere Gallery

exhibition · 2026-10-15

At the Tim Van Laere Gallery in Antwerp, Danish artist Tal R is showcasing "Woman Behind Fence," his fourth solo exhibition. This display includes a fresh collection of sculptures, paintings, and drawings that capture figures in moments of transformation—bending, collapsing, hiding, and becoming something intentionally ambiguous. This exhibition signifies a notable evolution in Tal R's approach; unlike his usual method, which is rooted in a specific plan or question, he started by collecting discarded materials from his studio, such as bottles and old brushes, creating small mountains of waste. By wrapping and covering these with tape and papier-mâché, he allowed the creative process to guide him, resulting in works that defy straightforward categorization. Tal R, born in Copenhagen in 1967, is celebrated for his vibrant explorations of color and form. "Woman Behind Fence" continues his inquiry into the human figure and the interplay between abstraction and representation. The gallery has yet to announce when the exhibition will conclude, but it is currently open to the public.

Key facts

  • Tim Van Laere Gallery presents Tal R's fourth solo exhibition, titled "Woman Behind Fence."
  • The exhibition includes new sculptures, paintings, and drawings.
  • The works explore figures at the moment they seem to fall out of character — bending, collapsing, hiding, and transforming.
  • Tal R departed from his usual fixed-plan approach, instead starting by gathering discarded studio materials.
  • He built small mountains of waste from bottles, tubes, old brushes, and other remnants.
  • These materials were assembled, wrapped, and covered with tape and papier-mâché.
  • The exhibition is on view at Tim Van Laere Gallery in Antwerp.
  • Tal R was born in 1967 in Copenhagen.

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Artists

Institutions

  • Tim Van Laere Gallery

Locations

  • Antwerp
  • Belgium
  • Copenhagen
  • Denmark

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