Thomas Broomé's 'False Idols' at Galleri Magnus Karlsson
Galleri Magnus Karlsson in Stockholm is showcasing 'False Idols,' the eighth solo exhibition of artist Thomas Broomé. This display features recent paintings and a distinctive light installation. Accompanying the exhibition is an essay by Lotten Wiklund, a science journalist and PhD candidate from Umeå University, which delves into Broomé's artistic explorations. His previous works, including 'Yasmine' and 'HellHunt,' reflect on the interplay of language, technology, and creativity. This latest exhibit continues to explore how these themes impact our perceptions of identity and freedom, and it is currently open to the public, along with Wiklund's essay for further insight.
Key facts
- Thomas Broomé's eighth solo exhibition at Galleri Magnus Karlsson is titled 'False Idols'.
- The exhibition includes new paintings and a spatial light installation.
- Lotten Wiklund, a science journalist and PhD candidate at Umeå University, wrote an essay on the works.
- The exhibition explores the relations between subject, autonomy, and the world we create.
- Broomé's earlier works 'Yasmine' (2001) and 'HellHunt' (2001) explored language, technology, and imagination.
- The work 'PhoneticBody' (2026) returns to materials and themes from his early practice.
- The exhibition addresses challenges of simulating human cognition, intention, and meaning.
- The essay by Lotten Wiklund is available to read.
Entities
Artists
- Thomas Broomé
Institutions
- Galleri Magnus Karlsson
- Umeå University
Locations
- Stockholm
- Sweden