Tal R and Mamma Andersson's Collaborative Exhibition 'Svanesang' Explores Shared Motifs and Divergent Styles
From 24 August to 22 October 2016, Galleri Bo Bjerggaard in Copenhagen presented 'Svanesang,' featuring the works of Mamma Andersson and Tal R. The artists collaborated by exchanging source images through studio visits and mail, blending their artistic practices. Their sketches, paintings, and vitrines displayed shared themes and materials. Simultaneously, Galleri Magnus Karlsson in Stockholm hosted a related exhibition. Andersson's 'Påsk / Easter' (2016) offers a distinct contrast to Tal R's similar desk scene, each employing unique color schemes and components. Swans frequently appeared, with Andersson's 'Weekend' and Tal R's 'Svaner om natten' providing different interpretations. The show also highlighted Tal R's 'Deaf Institute' and Andersson's 'Vintergatan / Blind Alley,' encouraging viewers to reflect on their creative processes.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Svanesang' ran from 24 August to 22 October 2016 at Galleri Bo Bjerggaard in Copenhagen
- Mamma Andersson and Tal R collaborated by exchanging source imagery like Polaroids and magazine cuttings
- A concurrent exhibition with the same title was held at Galleri Magnus Karlsson in Stockholm
- Andersson's 'Påsk / Easter' (2016) features a desk scene with pale colors and vibrant flashes against a black background
- Tal R's version of the desk scene uses a rusty autumnal palette and replaces items like a sketchbook with a notepad
- Swans are a recurring motif, with Andersson's 'Weekend' and Tal R's 'Svaner om natten' showcasing different styles
- The exhibition included vitrines with source images and letters, alongside sketches and paintings
- Artists abandoned some shared imagery when one couldn't do it justice, as noted in a catalogue interview
Entities
Artists
- Mamma Andersson
- Tal R
- Lord Byron
- Mary
- Christ
- D.W. Griffith
Institutions
- Galleri Bo Bjerggaard
- Galleri Magnus Karlsson
- ArtReview
Locations
- Copenhagen
- Denmark
- Stockholm
- Sweden