February has a nice selection of exhibitions in store for lovers of minimalist aesthetics. In Switzerland, there is a solo exhibition by the well-known Dansaekhwa artist Ha Chong-Hyun. In Oslo, Galleri Riis is showing a selection of important works from the last two decades of Arne Malmedal’s oeuvre. With the exhibition “Hampstead Park”, Alzueta Gallery Madrid is showing new works by the Spanish painter Enrich R., which were created during his stay in the gallery’s residency program.
In Paris, Galerie Dutko is building a bridge between the past and the present with a retrospective of Robert Courtright’s collages, while new works by artist Richard Serra can be seen in Los Angeles. Finally, Cadogan Gallery in London is providing a sophisticated look at contemporary, reduced abstraction in a dialog between the artists Kim Bartelt, Annamarie Ho and Adelheid De Witte with the group exhibition “Soft Guidance”.
Exhibitions by the artists Mark Rothko in Paris and Lee Ufan in Berlin can be seen until April.
Ha Chong-Hyun
Gstaad, Almine Rech, 10 February – 16 March 2024
The exhibition at Almine Rech in Gstaad is the fifth solo exhibition of the Korean artist Ha Chong-Hyun, one of the main representatives of the Dansaekhwa movement. The exhibition presents new and recent works from his ongoing Conjunction series, which he has been painting since the 1970s. These works are characterized by Ha Chong-Hyun’s unique technique in which paint is applied not only to the front but also to the back of the canvas and pressed through, creating an interaction between materiality, light, texture, and color. The works reflect a harmony between material, process, and the artist’s inner state, evincing a meditative and philosophical calm.
More information here: https://www.debrockgallery.com/exhibitions/drawn-minimalism
Arne Malmedal: Masterworks 1991-2013
Oslo, Galleri Riis, 18 January – 24 February 2024
The exhibition “Masterworks 1991-2013” presents a selection of important works from the last two decades of Arne Malmedal’s oeuvre. The works range from large-scale paintings in earth tones that explore the relationship between figure, ground, image, and frame. The exhibits reflect Malmedal’s contribution to the Norwegian art scene and demonstrate his ability to treat color and texture in an impressive way. This retrospective show encompasses all rooms of the gallery and highlights his artistic triumph during this period.
More information: https://galleririis.com/exhibitions/462#
Enrich R.: Hampstead Park
Madrid, Alzueta Gallery, 18 January – 15 February 2024
The Alzueta Gallery in Madrid presents “Hampstead Park”, the first solo exhibition by Spanish painter Enrich R., which will take place from January 18 to February 15, 2024. The exhibition features new works on canvas by the artist, created during his residency program at the gallery in the Catalan countryside. Enrich R., born in 2001, is known for his abstract and minimalist paintings. In these, he layers colors and mixes color compositions based on organic, abstract forms. His works emphasize harmony and formal beauty on worn canvases that convey sensuality, energy, and tension.
More information: https://www.aesence.com/enrich-r-hampstead-park-at-alzueta-gallery-madrid/
Group Exhibition: Kim Bartelt, Annamarie Ho, and Adelheid De Witte
London, Cadogan Gallery, 18 January – 17 February 2024
“Soft Guidance” at Cadogan Gallery brings together works by Kim Bartelt, Annamarie Ho and Adelheid De Witte. The artists explore the relationships between form and feeling by testing the boundaries of painting and creating a new geometric language that reflects contemporary experiences. Each artist brings a unique perspective to the dialogs between abstraction, reality and subjective perception. The exhibition invites viewers to discover the unseen and unexpected and to build a deep, emotional connection to the works.
More information: https://cadogangallery.com/exhibitions/78-soft-guidance-kim-bartelt-adelheid-de-witte-and-annamarie-ho/
Retrospective: Robert Courtright
Paris, Gallery Dutko, 01 February – 09 March 2024
Galerie Dutko presents a retrospective exhibition of American artist Robert Courtright from February 1 to March 9, 2024, focusing on his collages and masks from 1960 to 2012. Characterized by geometric simplicity, a play with surfaces and a variety of materials, Courtright’s works reflect his penchant for architecture and his collaboration with Italian sculptor Bruno Romeda. The exhibition reveals Courtright’s extraordinary abstract language and presents an as yet undiscovered intellectual landscape of his decades of work.
More information: https://www.dutko.com/en/exhibitions/46-robert-courtright-recovered-time/
Richard Serra: Notebook Drawings
Los Angeles, Gemini G.E.L, 25 January – 05 April 2024
The exhibition “Notebook Drawings” at Gemini G.E.L. presents a series of eight new etchings by the renowned artist Richard Serra, based on drawings from his small notebook. These works reflect Serra’s reflections on his sculptural works. In addition to the “Notebook Drawings”, the exhibition also presents a curated selection of Serra’s earlier editions, including works from series such as “Casablanca”, “Composites”, “Equals” and “Horizontal Reversals”. During the LA Frieze Art Fair, the exhibition can be seen with additional opening hours.
More information: https://www.geminigel.com/exhibitions/
