Philip Mueller's 'TIBE NOW' at Salsali Private Museum Before Closure
Before the Salsali Private Museum permanently closed its Dubai space, founder Ramin Salsali commissioned Carbon 12 Gallery artist Philip Mueller to present his latest body of work, 'TIBE NOW: Free Drinks, Boots and Tickets to the Apocalypse'. The exhibition continues the narratives of Mueller's previous series 'Black Flamingo Sad Boys (BFSB)', with characters moving from the mountains to 'Beach Resort Tiberio', named after Roman Emperor Tiberius. The show includes site-specific murals, earlier BFSB works, and portraiture that illustrate the Austrian artist's surreal universe. Mueller draws from autobiographical and historical figures, offering a sense of celebration and wild abandon even amid an 'apocalypse'. In an interview with Canvas, Mueller discussed how the paintings provide a glimpse into his psychological state.
Key facts
- Salsali Private Museum closed its Dubai space permanently.
- Ramin Salsali commissioned Philip Mueller for the final exhibition.
- Mueller is represented by Carbon 12 Gallery.
- The exhibition is titled 'TIBE NOW: Free Drinks, Boots and Tickets to the Apocalypse'.
- The show features site-specific murals, BFSB works, and portraiture.
- The characters now inhabit 'Beach Resort Tiberio', named after Roman Emperor Tiberius.
- Mueller's work draws from autobiographical and historical figures.
- The artist is Austrian and spoke to Canvas about the show.
Entities
Artists
- Philip Mueller
Institutions
- Salsali Private Museum
- Carbon 12 Gallery
- Canvas
Locations
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates