Ulrich Erben's Geometric Abstraction at Galleria G7 in Bologna
Galleria G7 in Bologna hosts a small but intense monographic exhibition of Ulrich Erben (b. 1940, Düsseldorf), a master of geometric abstraction and formal rarefaction who is less known to Italian audiences. The show features only six works—five paintings and one graphic piece—that create optical and bodily traps through ambiguous visual perception and elusive tonal nuances. The orderly fields of color resist clear geometric reading, demanding active decoding from viewers, as stated in the accompanying text by Peter Friese. Erben, moving among his creations at the opening, continues to advance painting beyond minimalist or analytical rhetoric with simplicity.
Key facts
- Ulrich Erben was born in 1940 in Düsseldorf.
- The exhibition is held at Galleria G7 in Bologna.
- The show includes five paintings and one graphic work.
- The accompanying text is by Peter Friese.
- Erben attended the opening and interacted with visitors.
- The works are described as optical and bodily traps.
- The exhibition is a monographic focus on Erben's painting.
- Erben is recognized internationally but less known in Italy.
Entities
Artists
- Ulrich Erben
Institutions
- Galleria G7
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Düsseldorf
- Germany