Canadian Humourist Rodney Graham
September 11—November 3, 2012
Johnen Galerie, Berlin

Canadian Humourist Rodney Graham

Smoke Break 2 (Drywaller), 2012 (left) Painted aluminium light box with transmounted chromogenic transparency 303,8 x 182 x 19 cm each, 2 parts Betula Pendula 'Fastigiata' (Sous-Chef on Smoke Break), 2011 Painted aluminium light box with transmounted chromogenic transparency 243,8 x 182,9 x 18 cm Photo © Jens Ziehe

Press Release

Beginning 11 September 2012, Johnen Galerie presents its sixth exhibition of works by Canadian artist Rodney Graham. Since the 1970s, the Vancouver-based artist has been known for his witty and subversive play with figures and works from western cultural history. Graham frequently uses surprising biographical details to place past and present, life and work into often complex and enigmatic relationships. The current exhibition shows five lightboxes and several conceptual works with text and music. In...
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