Cooper & Gorfer's 'Altered Gaze' Exhibition at Jackson Fine Art Features New Collages Reclaiming 'Hysteria'
The exhibition 'Altered Gaze' by Stockholm artists Sarah Cooper (b. 1974) and Nina Gorfer (b. 1979) has launched at Jackson Fine Art in Atlanta. It features three new collages: Noelia and the Wolf, Maryan Clouds, and Jaqee Velvet, which further develop their ongoing 'Hysteria' series (2022-present), transforming a term often used to marginalize into a source of emotional resonance. Additionally, the show includes works from 'I Know Not These My Hands' (2011-2017), which address themes of colonialism and migration. Their innovative blend of photography, painting, textiles, and video results in intricate portraits that emphasize female identities. The exhibition will be open until 21 March, celebrating nearly 20 years of their collaborative journey.
Key facts
- Cooper & Gorfer are a Stockholm-based artistic duo consisting of Sarah Cooper (b. 1974) and Nina Gorfer (b. 1979)
- Their exhibition 'Altered Gaze' is currently open at Jackson Fine Art in Atlanta
- The exhibition includes three new collages: Noelia and the Wolf, Maryan Clouds, and Jaqee Velvet
- New works are part of the ongoing series 'Hysteria' (2022-ongoing) that reclaims the term as a site of emotional depth and agency
- The show also features works from 'I Know Not These My Hands' (2011-2017) based on research in Argentina
- Their multidisciplinary approach combines photography, painting, textiles, and video
- Visual comparisons have been made to Gustav Klimt and Pablo Picasso, though the duo centers female identities
- The exhibition runs until 21 March 2026
Entities
Artists
- Sarah Cooper
- Nina Gorfer
- Gustav Klimt
- Pablo Picasso
Institutions
- Jackson Fine Art
- Aesthetica Magazine
Locations
- Stockholm
- Sweden
- Atlanta
- United States
- Argentina