Mathew Hale's 'Facts of Life' Drawings on View at Sperling, Munich
This summer, the Sperling gallery in Munich is hosting an exhibition by Mathew Hale, titled 'Facts of Life,' showcasing 400 free drawings. The pieces reflect Hale’s unique creative space and explore childhood themes through surprising imagery that he describes as simultaneously beautiful and unsettling. Drawing inspiration from artist Bruno Schultz, Hale considers his identity as an artist. In addition, X Artists' Books will publish 'FACTS OF LIFE: Drawn from Forgetfulness by Mathew (and Mummy),' featuring contributions from Rye Dag Holmboe and Julie Mehretu. The concept of 'free drawing' originates from artist Marion Milner, who worked with Hale during the 1990s.
Key facts
- Sperling gallery in Munich presents Mathew Hale's 'Facts of Life' drawings.
- The exhibition features four hundred free drawings pinned directly on the gallery walls.
- The drawings are spontaneously generated images related to childhood.
- Hale quotes artist Bruno Schultz about the secret origins of the drawings.
- A publication titled 'FACTS OF LIFE: Drawn from forgetfulness by Mathew (and Mummy)' is forthcoming from X Artists' Books.
- The publication includes texts by Rye Dag Holmboe and Julie Mehretu.
- The term 'free drawing' was coined by Marion Milner in her book 'On Not Being Able to Paint'.
- Mathew Hale was Marion Milner's assistant and friend from 1990 to 1998.
Entities
Artists
- Mathew Hale
- Bruno Schultz
- Marion Milner
- Julie Mehretu
- Rye Dag Holmboe
Institutions
- Sperling
- X Artists' Books
Locations
- Munich
- Germany
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Berlin