An Old Niche For Your New Need Gabriel Kuri
September 16—October 24, 2015

An Old Niche For Your New Need Gabriel Kuri

I collate, I convey, I comply (02), 2015 (left) I collate, I convey, I comply (04), 2015 (center) I collate, I convey, I comply (01), 2015 (right) All works: Green Anröchter stone, chipboard plinth, assorted objects The sculptures' combination of curves and flat planes link a man-made, linear quality with one reminiscent of naturally occurring rock crevices. This tension between made and found characteristics is further emphasized by the variations of their surface texture. Photo © Andrea Rosetti

Press Release

Esther Schipper is pleased to present Gabriel Kuri’s third solo exhibition with the gallery. Entitled an old niche for your new need, the exhibition will include two new bodies of works: the artist’s first stone sculptures in the round and three large-scale glass vitrines. The custom-made vitrines recall those found in museums, in which small, precious or easily damaged objects are displayed. Kuri houses in his cases an assortment of specially produced objects and/or assemblies...
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