The Gap: Selected Abstract Art from Belgium, Parasol unit
Star painter Luc Tuymans curates a show of major abstract art by fellow Belgian artists at Parasol unit London gallery
Carla Arocha & Stéphane Schraenen, 'Column', 2015, Courtesy of the artists, Simulation by Pieter Maes, Parasol unit London
For their next trick the fantastic contemporary art gallery Parasol unit presents a group exhibition of major abstract art from Belgium.
Curated by world-famous Belgian painter, Luc Tuymans, the show comprises some forty works carefully chosen to reveal the links between 20th century abstraction and contemporary practices.
Abstraction in art
Loosely situated within geometric abstraction and abstract constructivism, the earlier generation of artists you'll find on display were heavily influenced by pioneering artists like Piet Mondrian and the De Stijl group. Then there are the fascinating counterparts reconstructing Modernist ideas and concerns from today’s point of view.
Parasol unit exhibition
Featuring artists working in a variety of different media such as Francis Alys, Pieter Vermeersch and Gert Robijns: Tuymans traces clear relationships between current and early modes of abstraction, highlighting its enduring relevance.
Delving into the depths and limits of abstraction, this Parasol unit exhibition is a stylish and invigorating adventure - one certainly worth a visit!
Preview: Tuesday 8 September, 6.30 – 9 pm
Curated by world-famous Belgian painter, Luc Tuymans, the show comprises some forty works carefully chosen to reveal the links between 20th century abstraction and contemporary practices.
Abstraction in art
Loosely situated within geometric abstraction and abstract constructivism, the earlier generation of artists you'll find on display were heavily influenced by pioneering artists like Piet Mondrian and the De Stijl group. Then there are the fascinating counterparts reconstructing Modernist ideas and concerns from today’s point of view.
Parasol unit exhibition
Featuring artists working in a variety of different media such as Francis Alys, Pieter Vermeersch and Gert Robijns: Tuymans traces clear relationships between current and early modes of abstraction, highlighting its enduring relevance.
Delving into the depths and limits of abstraction, this Parasol unit exhibition is a stylish and invigorating adventure - one certainly worth a visit!
Preview: Tuesday 8 September, 6.30 – 9 pm
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| What | The Gap: Selected Abstract Art from Belgium, Parasol unit |
| Where | Parasol unit foundation for contemporary art, 14 Wharf Rd , London , N1 7RW | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Old Street (underground) |
| When |
09 Sep 15 – 06 Dec 15, Monday: by prior arrangement Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm Sunday: 12 – 5 pm |
| Price | £Free |
| Website | Click here for more details |