Art Rotterdam 2019: A Panorama of Emerging and Established Artists
Art Rotterdam 2019 featured a variety of artists and galleries that fused historical elements with modern methods. Kay Walkowiak, representing Cornelis Van Almsick Gallery, displayed photographs highlighting the deteriorating charm of Chandigarh, juxtaposing Le Corbusier's modernism with Hindu customs. Kinetic illusions were crafted by Jonas Maas, showcased by Philipp von Rosen Galerie, utilizing ultraviolet printing. Pieter Jennes, from The White House Gallery, presented figurative works inspired by James Ensor and Fauvism. The Sexauer Gallery exhibited Caroline Kryzecki's drawings, Alexander Iskin's figures, and Jay Gard's acrylics. Laurence Aëgerter, at Galerie Caroline O’Breen, explored collective memory through altered artworks. Helen Verhoeven, with Stigter Van Doesburg, merged styles of Picasso and Giotto in large paintings. Andrea Freckmann, at Galerie Maurits van de Laar, portrayed naive domestic scenes, while Mar Hernández, with White Noise Gallery, investigated memory within home environments. Roman Moriceau, at Archiraar Gallery, captured floral imprints using colored smoke. Niccolò Lucarelli reported on the fair for Artribune.
Key facts
- Art Rotterdam 2019 took place in Rotterdam.
- Kay Walkowiak's work focuses on Chandigarh's blend of Le Corbusier's modernism and Hindu traditions.
- Jonas Maas uses ultraviolet printing on gesso-treated surfaces for kinetic effects.
- Pieter Jennes's paintings are influenced by James Ensor and Fauvism.
- Sexauer Gallery presented works by Caroline Kryzecki, Alexander Iskin, and Jay Gard.
- Laurence Aëgerter manipulates famous artworks to explore memory and perception.
- Helen Verhoeven's paintings combine Picasso's carnality with Giotto's narrative style.
- Roman Moriceau uses colored smoke to capture flower imprints, inspired by Mono no Aware.
Entities
Artists
- Kay Walkowiak
- Jonas Maas
- Pieter Jennes
- Caroline Kryzecki
- Alexander Iskin
- Jay Gard
- Laurence Aëgerter
- Helen Verhoeven
- Andrea Freckmann
- Mar Hernández
- Roman Moriceau
- Niccolò Lucarelli
- Le Corbusier
- James Ensor
- André Derain
- Maurice Utrillo
- John Fante
- Jack Kerouac
- Gerard van Honthorst
- Pablo Picasso
- Giotto
Institutions
- Art Rotterdam
- Cornelis Van Almsick Gallery
- Philipp von Rosen Galerie
- The White House Gallery
- Sexauer Gallery
- Galerie Caroline O’Breen
- Stigter Van Doesburg
- Galerie Maurits van de Laar
- White Noise Gallery
- Archiraar Gallery
- Artribune
Locations
- Rotterdam
- Netherlands
- Salzburg
- Austria
- Vienna
- Trier
- Germany
- Cologne
- Mortsel
- Belgium
- Marseille
- France
- Leiden
- Dortmund
- Madrid
- Spain
- Angers
- Chandigarh
- India
- Mougins