'Pop Sensitive' Blair Thurman's First Solo Show At Almine Rech Gallery
From March 31st, Almine Rech Gallery will be presenting an exhibition of new work by American artist Blair Thurman. This is the artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. Described as “Pop Sensitive” by artist and curator Steven Parrino, Blair Thurman is known for his post-minimalist paintings, neons and wall works.
In the 1980s, as a way to escape the theories of the period, Thurman began to explore “pre-art school” subject matter and revisited his childhood fascination with cars. He continues to be particularly interested in the iconography of Hot Wheels and slotcar tracks to explore American consumer culture.
As a child, Thurman was often behind the scenes at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, where his mother was a director. He admired the aesthetics of both pop and minimalist art, particularly the works of Nam June Paik, Carl Andre, and Ed Kienholz, which come through in his work.
Blair Thurman lives and works in New York. He has exhibited in institutions and galleries such as Oklahoma City Museum of Art (Oklahoma City, 2015); Half Gallery (New York, 2015); The FLAG Art Foundation (New York, 2015); Peres Project (Berlin, 2014); Gagosian Gallery (New York, 2014); Galerie Frank Elbaz (Paris, 2014); Karma (New York, 2013); The Kunsthalle Bern Fondation (Bern, 2012); Centre National d’Art Contemporain de Grenoble (Grenoble, 2009); Kunstmuseum St. Gallen (St Gallen, 2009); Palais de Tokyo (Paris, 2007).
Almine Rech Gallery,
London 11 Savile Row, 1st floor, London W1S 3PG T:
+ 44 (0) 2072873644
www.alminerech.com
Private View: Thursday, 31 March 2016, 6 – 8pm
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm
