Gideon Rubin's erased portraits at Monica De Cardenas in Milan
At Galleria Monica De Cardenas in Milan, Gideon Rubin (b. 1973) showcases his latest creations, which are notable for their portraits featuring erased faces derived from vintage magazines and advertisements. This technique emphasizes the colors, backgrounds, and poses, prompting viewers to delve into emotional dimensions. His artistic approach is reminiscent of Michelangelo Pistoletto's mirror works, evoking a sense of timelessness. The figures capture intimate scenes, with landscapes that verge on abstraction. The erasure of faces also alludes to Italy's 1938 racial laws targeting Jews. The exhibition includes 'impossible portraits' and painted masks that reflect modern-day conflicts. Rubin draws inspiration from sources such as the British royal family and his grandfather, a Holocaust survivor. In 2018, he produced a piece at Freud's house-museum in London, where he obscured sections of Mein Kampf. The exhibition is currently on display at Monica De Cardenas.
Key facts
- Gideon Rubin was born in 1973.
- The exhibition is at Galleria Monica De Cardenas in Milan.
- Rubin erases faces in his portraits, removing somatic features.
- He collects images from advertisements, old magazines, and photographs.
- The erased faces remain expressive, shifting focus to other elements.
- Rubin's work references Michelangelo Pistoletto's mirror paintings.
- The erasure alludes to the 1938 racial laws in Italy.
- In 2018, Rubin created a work at Freud's house-museum in London.
- Rubin's grandfather was a painter who survived the Holocaust.
- Some paintings include masks as symbols of contemporary conflict.
Entities
Artists
- Gideon Rubin
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- James Putnam
- Rubina Romanelli
Institutions
- Galleria Monica De Cardenas
- Freud Museum London
- Artribune
- Galleria Monica de Cardenas
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- London
- United Kingdom
- Vienna
- Austria
- Hampstead