The Deer Years | 80th Birthday Retrospective
A solo show by Phil Bloom
Lumen Travo Gallery is proud to present a new solo exhibition by Dutch artist Phil Bloom (1945, NL).
Featuring a rich selection of works on paper and paintings, the show aims to present a comprehensive overview of Bloom’s oeuvre, spanning more than 40 years of artistic activity. The occasion also marks the artist’s 80th birthday, celebrating one of the most intriguing figures of the Amsterdam art scene since the 1970s.
Bloom’s work draws inspiration from her dreams and travels, blending mythological figures and cultural symbols into vivid, often whimsical compositions. In her practice, she explores themes of innocence, identity, and the human condition, juxtaposing elements of the macabre with the enchanting.
Conceived as a wunderkammer, “The Deer Years” will transform the gallery’s white walls into a lively display of works and curious objects – offering a rare chance to peek into the artist’s surreal studio.
Opening: Friday 5 September, 17:00 – 20:00 hrs
I dreamt of you in colours, Otobong Nkanga
Solo show at Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris
The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris presents the first monographic exhibition in a Parisian museum of Nigerian artist Otobong Nkanga (1974).
The exhibition shows many of the recurring elements in Nkanga’s production: the relationship between humans and landscapes is at the centre of her research, reflecting on the concept of exploitation both of nature and the body.
Through a combination of installations, photographs, drawings and recent works, from public and private collections, “I dreamt of you in colours” makes a wide portrait of the artist’s career, through artworks that have never been on view until now.
From to t Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, 11 Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris.
More info here.