Nedko Solakov's First Retrospective Opens at Casino Luxembourg
The inaugural retrospective of Bulgarian artist Nedko Solakov, who was born in 1957 and resides in Sofia, is being co-hosted by Casino Luxembourg, Rooseum Center for Contemporary Art in Malmö, and O.K. Centrum für Gegenwartskunst in Linz. Entitled 'A 12 1/3 (and even more) Year Survey,' the exhibition spans works from the early 1990s to the present, emphasizing narrative, poetic fiction, and critical humor. Among the highlighted works are 'The Truth (The Earth is Plane, The World is Flat)' (1995) and 'New Noah's Ark' (1992). This showcase will be on display from December 13, 2003, until March 7, 2004, reflecting Solakov's self-deprecating and absurd artistic style, including pieces like 'Some of my Capabilities' (1995) and 'This is me, too…' (1996).
Key facts
- First retrospective of Nedko Solakov
- Co-organized by Casino Luxembourg, Rooseum Center for Contemporary Art (Malmö), and O.K. Centrum für Gegenwartskunst (Linz)
- Exhibition titled 'A 12 1/3 (and even more) Year Survey'
- Solakov participated in 1999 and 2001 Venice Biennales
- 1999 Biennale: announcement of Bulgaria's participation after 30 years
- 2001 Biennale: two people repainting walls black and white
- Key works include 'The Truth (The Earth is Plane, The World is Flat)' (1995) and 'New Noah's Ark' (1992)
- Works draw on universal myths and Judeo-Christian culture
- Self-referential pieces: 'Some of my Capabilities' (1995) and 'This is me, too…' (1996)
- Exhibition dates: December 13, 2003 to March 7, 2004
Entities
Artists
- Nedko Solakov
Institutions
- Casino Luxembourg – Forum d'art contemporain
- Rooseum Center for Contemporary Art
- O.K. Centrum für Gegenwartskunst
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Luxembourg
- Malmö
- Sweden
- Linz
- Austria
- Sofia
- Bulgaria
- Venice
- Italy
Sources
- artpress —