Tal R's First Solo Show in Rome at Tim Van Laere Gallery
Tal R (born in Tel Aviv, 1967) is showcasing his inaugural solo exhibition in Rome at the Tim Van Laere Gallery, named "Boy Looking at the Sun." This event marks the first occasion he combines paintings and sculptures, all produced in 2024. The artworks depict recognizable figures and are characterized by three elements: emotional abstraction, a "mathematical praxis" utilizing a restricted color palette, and an underlying sense of discomfort, often represented through animal imagery. The series originated from a depiction of his son on a sofa, which he rendered in three oil variations and one sculpture. Residing in Copenhagen, Tal R draws inspiration from Abstract Expressionism, Formalism, Symbolism, and Fauvism, influenced by artists such as Munch and Matisse.
Key facts
- Tal R's first solo exhibition in Rome is at Tim Van Laere Gallery.
- The exhibition is titled 'Boy Looking at the Sun'.
- It is the first time Tal R exhibits paintings and sculptures together.
- The works on display are from 2024.
- The series began with Tal observing his son on a sofa in sunlight.
- The artist uses a limited palette and flattened pictorial planes.
- Sculptures show anatomical decomposition reminiscent of De Kooning.
- Tal R lives and works in Copenhagen.
Entities
Artists
- Tal R
- Willem de Kooning
- Edvard Munch
- Henri Matisse
Institutions
- Tim Van Laere Gallery
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Tel Aviv
- Israel
- Paris
- France
- Copenhagen
- Denmark