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Hidden Memories: Wentrup Gallery in Venice Explores the Screen as Threshold

exhibition · 2026-04-26

At Wentrup Gallery's location in Venice, the exhibition titled 'Hidden Memories' highlights the paravent (folding screen) through the works of four artists: Gregor Hildebrandt, John McAllister, Claudia Wieser, and Thomas Grünfeld. Hildebrandt (born in Bad Homburg, 1974) features an impressive installation made of turquoise vinyl records, crafting a unique auditory and visual experience. McAllister (born in Slidell, 1973) presents a dynamic triptych that merges painting with sculpture. Wieser (born in Freilassing, 1973) adds a screen adorned with marbled patterns and collage, showcasing Bauhaus inspirations. Grünfeld (born in Opladen, 1956) offers 'Doggy,' a felt and wood screen that challenges traditional notions of functionality. The exhibition explores the screen as a surface, body, or threshold, echoing the concealed spaces of Venice.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Hidden Memories' at Wentrup Gallery in Venice.
  • Venue is the former atelier of Giuliana Camerino.
  • Features works by Gregor Hildebrandt, John McAllister, Claudia Wieser, and Thomas Grünfeld.
  • Hildebrandt's installation uses turquoise vinyl records to create a fluid wall.
  • McAllister's screen is a triptych combining still lifes and landscapes.
  • Wieser's screen incorporates marbled surfaces, wood, and collage with Bauhaus references.
  • Grünfeld's 'Doggy' is made of felt, wood, and zebrawood.
  • The exhibition explores the paravent as a threshold and narrative object.

Entities

Artists

  • Gregor Hildebrandt
  • John McAllister
  • Claudia Wieser
  • Thomas Grünfeld
  • Giuliana Camerino
  • Delaunay

Institutions

  • Wentrup Gallery
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy
  • Bad Homburg
  • Slidell
  • Freilassing
  • Opladen

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