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Janitz|Robert Archives on artcritical

other · 2026-04-24

The artcritical archive features a tag for Janitz|Robert, an artist whose work explores the idea that paintings only reveal their backside, as if the real painting is on the other side. This suggests a conceptual focus on the hidden or reverse aspects of painting, challenging traditional notions of surface and depth.

Key facts

  • Janitz|Robert is an artist featured in the artcritical archives.
  • The artist is quoted: 'I used to be obsessed with the idea that the paintings only show you their backside, as if the real painting’s on the other side.'
  • The quote indicates a conceptual interest in the hidden or reverse side of paintings.
  • The archive is tagged under 'Janitz|Robert' on artcritical.com.

Entities

Artists

  • Janitz|Robert

Institutions

  • artcritical

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