Urs Lüthi's Self-Portraits in Grey at Otto Gallery Bologna
Urs Lüthi (born 1947 in Kriens) presents a series of self-portraits at Otto Gallery in Bologna, united by a grey chromatic redundancy. The exhibition spans three rooms and includes around ten works, some depicting Lüthi's figure, others more conceptual—informal landscapes, glass sculptures, or symbolic still lifes. The show explores three themes: travel, loss, and self-narration, addressing the current human condition through diverse media such as selfies, aluminum casting, and photographic post-production. Moving away from the performance art that made him famous, Lüthi acts as a filter for the present, inviting viewers to actively participate in history.
Key facts
- Urs Lüthi was born in 1947 in Kriens.
- The exhibition is held at Otto Gallery in Bologna.
- The works are united by a grey chromatic redundancy.
- The show includes around ten works across three rooms.
- All works are self-portraits, some figurative, some conceptual.
- Themes include travel, loss, and self-narration.
- Media used include selfies, aluminum casting, and photographic post-production.
- The exhibition marks a departure from Lüthi's earlier performance art.
Entities
Artists
- Urs Lüthi
Institutions
- Otto Gallery
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Kriens
- Switzerland