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Ekaterina Galera, Surface VII, 2026, Natural pigments, ground charcoal, rice paper on cradled wood panel, 30 × 40 × 3 cm / 11.8 × 15.7 × 1.2 in © The Artist
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Surface as Memory – 3 Questions for Ekaterina Galera

Memories do not always return as clear images. Sometimes they remain as a vague impression, sometimes as a strong feeling – but over time, they begin to fade. In her minimalist, material-driven paintings, France-based artist Ekaterina Galera explores the surface as a place of memory. Born and raised in Siberia...

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19 October → 12 April 2026A Matter of PerspectiveLechner MuseumMore Info
12 March → 18 April 2026Merrill Wagner – Marking TimeDavid Zwirner NYMore Info
28 February → 18 April 2026Marieta Chirulescu, Fred Sandback – PhaseGalerie Thomas SchulteMore Info
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Aesthetic Paper: Art As A Source Of Inspiration

Inspiration can come from many sources, but a new study has shown that visual art may play a particularly important role in the creative process.  Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for...
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How Ugly May Art Be?

What is art at a time when art can be anything? Rotten food in a freezer? Smudged graffiti on a wall? Animals pickled in formaldehyde? Art is subjective. Sure. Everyone perceives something...
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Can Art Be Intentionless?

Well, it’s a question that has stumped philosophers and thinkers for centuries. Some say yes, art is simply an expression of the creator’s innermost thoughts and feelings, pure and unbridled. Others argue...

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Antonia Ferrer, Cuerdas, Oil on primed canvas, 163x130x5cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Alzueta Gallery


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