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Michaël Borremans: The Acrobat
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"Michaël Borremans may be the greatest living figurative painter." -John Vincler, The New York Times
"'The Acrobat' provides an opportunity - all too rare on this side of the Atlantic - to see the genius of Borremans in the flesh...It's painterly magic. A major New York museum retrospective is long overdue." -John Vincler, The New York Times
Recalling classical painting, both through technical mastery and choice in subject matter, Borremans's depictions of the surprising and the bizarre invites a second look. Uncanny scenes of figures looking at blurred acrobatic displays, hooded subjects rendered in Rembrandt-esque lighting, or solemn portraits demonstrate Borremans's unique vision. In this recent body of work, Borremans continues to draw the viewer in closer with his intimately scaled paintings of mysterious figures in peculiar arenas.
Accessible yet full of rich detail, this pocket-size book features fifteen masterful works offering a mystifying narrative. An illuminating text by Katya Tylevich mines the scenes Borremans sets, conjuring the multidimensionality of the works' emotional power and their unique place in the lineage of art history.
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Michaël Borremans: The Acrobat is praised for showcasing Borremans' mastery in figurative painting, blending traditional artistry with contemporary flair. Critics commend its opportunity for audiences, especially outside Europe, to appreciate Borremans' genius firsthand. There is a sentiment that a major retrospective of his work is overdue, with some declaring him one of the greatest living figurative painters.
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ISBN: 9781644230831
Publisher: David Zwirner
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 July 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: David Zwirner
Illustration: 18 Illustrations
Contributors:
- Text by Katya Tylevich
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 114.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 70g
Pages: 64
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About the Author
Michael Borremans's innovative approach to painting combines technical mastery with subject matter that defies straightforward interpretation. His charged canvases address universal themes that seem to resonate with a specifically contemporary relevance. The artist was born in 1963 in Geraardsbergen, Belgium and in 1996 he received his M.F.A. from Hogeschool voor Wetenschap en Kunst, Campus St. Lucas, in Ghent. Borremans continues to live and work in Ghent.
Katya Tylevich is an arts and fiction writer. She is the author of Gus Van Sant: The Art of Making Movies, Art Oracles, and Success Oracles, as well as many book and monograph contributions, essays, and interviews. She is the coauthor of My Life As a Work of Art. Notable artist collaborations include The Marina Abramovic Method Cards as well as projects with Barry McGee and Todd Hido. She has been a contributing editor and writer for publications such as Elephant, Mark, Frame, Domus, and Pin-Up. With her brother Alexei she cofounded Friend & Colleague, a platform for editions, fiction, and special projects. She is currently writing a book titled Fear Eats the Soup and working on projects with Michaël Borremans as well as Marina Abramovic.
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