Spencer Chalk-Levy's First French Solo Show at Galerie Art Absolument

Galerie Art Absolument in Paris presents "Where the Heavens Meet the Earth," the first French solo exhibition of New York-born, Vienna-based artist Spencer Chalk-Levy (b. 1986), running until June 10. Curated by Domitille d'Orgeval, the show features paintings, tapestries, sculptures, and 3D-printed objects that blend classical heritage with contemporary queer nightlife and personal memory. Chalk-Levy, who studied at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan and the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, draws inspiration from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European sculpture and decorative arts collections, as well as German avant-gardes like Jugendstil, Die Brücke, and New Objectivity. His drawings evolve into works on varied supports, including tapestries with digital printing and hand-sewn beads and sequins, exemplified by "Fox Stole" (2022) which juxtaposes an opulent Venus, a figure evoking Hatshepsut, and a contemporary young man. A series of small formats addresses the death of his brother. The exhibition's title reflects the artist's exploration of the sacred and profane, fantasy and reality, through an ironic, flamboyant lens.