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Henry Woolway, Knowing Of The Future, 2021, Acrylic on canvas, framed in oak with a 2mm shadow gap, approx. 122 x 91,5cm © The Artist
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Fragmented Memory – 3 Questions for Henry Woolway

“3 Questions for…” showcases and promotes the work of upcoming artists in the early stages of their careers. This time I would like to share with you the monochrome works of Woolway. British artist Henry Woolway (b. 1987) creates minimalist artworks that reflect his personal relationship with past and present...

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When it comes to abstract minimalist art, I enjoy watching the reactions of viewers. I often see puzzled faces and fuming heads, all dealing with one elementary question: “What was the artist...
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