Tony Lewis Deconstructs Language at Massimo De Carlo, Milan
Tony Lewis (b. 1986, Los Angeles) presents a solo exhibition at Galleria Massimo De Carlo in Milan, centering on language. The artist draws from the 1965 Cambridge Union debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley, focusing on Buckley's oratory power despite his conservative stance. Lewis deconstructs words to highlight their semantic and graphic value, creating works that range from graphite drawings of 'frozen' debate images to floor drawings evoking bodily discomfort from racist language. The show includes pieces that isolate words and gestures, resulting in a disorienting abstraction.
Key facts
- Tony Lewis was born in 1986 in Los Angeles.
- The exhibition is at Galleria Massimo De Carlo in Milan.
- The show is an anthology focusing on language.
- Lewis references the 1965 Baldwin-Buckley debate at the Cambridge Union.
- Buckley's oratory power, despite his conservatism, interests Lewis.
- Works include graphite drawings on paper with 'frozen' debate images.
- Floor drawings reference bodily discomfort from racist language.
- The exhibition features pieces that isolate words and gestures.
Entities
Artists
- Tony Lewis
- James Baldwin
- William F. Buckley
Institutions
- Galleria Massimo De Carlo
- Cambridge Union
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Milan
- Italy