The exhibition "Parallel Lives, Parallel Aesthetics" displays the works of two artists from beyond Europe - who have more than earned their spurs elsewhere - in their first stand-alone solo exhibition in the Netherlands. "León Ferrari: A Kind Cruelty" is a comprehensive retrospective spanning the life of León Ferrari . It is paired with "Gülsün Karamustafa: After the Cosmopolis", a full overview of the work of Gülsün Karamustafa . Hailing from different corners of the world, their cultural and geo-political histories show surprising parallels. Explore how these unique artists are responding to the changes and conflicts taking place in their homelands, and how this to a Western European audience is at once intriguing and familiar.
Text in English and Dutch
Language
Multiple languages
Pages
65
Format
Paperback
Release
November 01, 2021
Parallel Lives, Parallel Aesthetics - Gülsün Karamustafa & León Ferrari
The exhibition "Parallel Lives, Parallel Aesthetics" displays the works of two artists from beyond Europe - who have more than earned their spurs elsewhere - in their first stand-alone solo exhibition in the Netherlands. "León Ferrari: A Kind Cruelty" is a comprehensive retrospective spanning the life of León Ferrari . It is paired with "Gülsün Karamustafa: After the Cosmopolis", a full overview of the work of Gülsün Karamustafa . Hailing from different corners of the world, their cultural and geo-political histories show surprising parallels. Explore how these unique artists are responding to the changes and conflicts taking place in their homelands, and how this to a Western European audience is at once intriguing and familiar.