Lek & Sowat's 'Eterno' at Villa Medici: Street Art Postcards from Rome
The French duo Lek & Sowat, composed of Frédéric Malek (born 1971 in Paris) and Mathieu Kendrick (born 1978 in Marseille), have been collaborating since 2010. Their first solo exhibition, titled 'Eterno,' is a tribute to Rome, held at Villa Medici. The show features canvases that encapsulate memory alongside recovered and welded metal structures, synthesizing their travel experiences. The artists explore ruins and abandoned spaces, blending ruins with modernity, awareness with historical memory, and erasure with reconstruction. Their work results in art postcards that testify to their research and journey through Italy.
Key facts
- Lek & Sowat is a French duo consisting of Frédéric Malek (b. 1971, Paris) and Mathieu Kendrick (b. 1978, Marseille).
- They have been working together since 2010.
- 'Eterno' is their first solo exhibition.
- The exhibition is a tribute to Rome.
- It is held at Villa Medici in Rome.
- The show includes canvases and welded metal structures.
- The artists explore ruins and abandoned spaces in cities.
- The work is described as modern reinterpretations of the city.
Entities
Artists
- Lek & Sowat
- Frédéric Malek
- Mathieu Kendrick
- Michele Luca Nero
Institutions
- Villa Medici
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Paris
- Marseille