Farah Atassi's New Paintings at Galerie Xippas Blend All-Over and Display
From September 6 to October 26, 2013, Farah Atassi, a contender for the Prix Marcel Duchamp, showcases a fresh collection of paintings at Galerie Xippas in Paris, following her residency in New York. Her artworks incorporate an all-over composition style alongside display elements, highlighting intricate interiors. In 'Modern Toys II', a diagonal wall introduces an element of chance, set against a blue-and-white backdrop reminiscent of Simon Hantaï. Vibrantly colored structures, inspired by early 20th-century German toys, rest on painted plinths. Meanwhile, 'Factories' at Galerie JGM, curated by Marjolaine Lévy, contrasts modernism with craftsmanship, featuring 'Tabou', inspired by Fritz Lang's 'Die Nibelungen', with its pointed ceiling adorned in chevron patterns. 'Playroom III' and 'Building the City I and II' delve into geometric disruptions.
Key facts
- Farah Atassi is a nominee for the Prix Marcel Duchamp.
- The exhibition runs from September 6 to October 26, 2013 at Galerie Xippas in Paris.
- The new series was produced after a residency in New York.
- Atassi uses a random motif for the first time in 'Modern Toys II'.
- The painting 'Tabou' is inspired by Fritz Lang's film 'Die Nibelungen'.
- The plinth device was developed in the painting 'Factories', shown at Galerie JGM.
- The exhibition at Galerie JGM was curated by Marjolaine Lévy and included works by Simon Starling.
- The motif in 'Playroom III' was inspired by a visit to the American Museum of Natural History.
Entities
Artists
- Farah Atassi
- Simon Hantaï
- Simon Starling
- Fritz Lang
- Ladislav Sutnar
Institutions
- Galerie Xippas
- Galerie JGM
- Prix Marcel Duchamp
- MoMA
- American Museum of Natural History
- Bauhaus
Locations
- Paris
- France
- New York
- United States
Sources
- artpress —