Noah Latif Lamp's New Paintings Debut at Tommy Simoens
Noah Latif Lamp has just revealed a new series of paintings, marking his return after the MISSING exhibition at Tommy Simoens Gallery in Antwerp two years ago. His latest creations are influenced by his recent time spent between the Caribbean Sea and the former Gulf of Mexico. This change in scenery reflects a broader theme in Lamp's work, focusing on landscapes shaped by turmoil, authority, and crisis management. Inspired by Giorgio Agamben's concept of the state of exception, he explores how a persistent state of emergency can warp perceptions, making images feel unstable. For instance, a small boat at sea is no longer innocent, as it can be manipulated for political purposes.
Key facts
- Noah Latif Lamp presents a new series of paintings at Tommy Simoens Gallery.
- The exhibition follows his previous show MISSING two years ago.
- The works were initiated during a stay between the former Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
- Lamp's practice is informed by crisis, control, and emergency governance.
- The artist references Giorgio Agamben's state of exception.
- Permanent emergency alters perception, making images unstable.
- A small boat at sea can be framed as a threat in political schemes.
- The exhibition is held at Tommy Simoens Gallery in Antwerp.
Entities
Artists
- Noah Latif Lamp
- Giorgio Agamben
Institutions
- Tommy Simoens Gallery
Locations
- Antwerp
- Belgium
- Gulf of Mexico
- Caribbean Sea