Ben Schumacher
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Human-crafted. AI-refined.This contemporary artwork features a bold black-and-white sketch depicting a man, likely a political or historical figure, in a thoughtful pose. The composition is divided into several panels, creating a striking visual impact. The central figure is rendered in a distinct illustrative style, with intricate lines and shading used to capture his expression and posture. The inclusion of the Spaten logo suggests a potential commentary on German culture or politics. Overall, this piece appears to be a thought-provoking work that combines artistic technique with symbolic references to explore themes of power, identity, and societal influence. ...
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Ben Schumacher
, CanadianExploring the relationship between the digital and physical realms and the flow of information in the Internet age, Ben Schumacher creates strange, uncanny installations composed of juxtapositions and dissonances. The artist’s multimedia settings feature IKEA furniture, energy drinks, 3D printers, sketches, cheeses, pool tables, restaurant replicas, and absurdist sculptures. The running theme of his works is that of dislocation, a strange discrepancy between physicality and representation. By connecting objects that do not go together or placing familiar artefacts into unfamiliar constellations, his installations delicately translate statistics and diagrams into unexpected physicalities. From undersea telecommunication infrastructure to cheese production to office architecture and cybernetics, Schumacher tackles contemporary concerns by revealing disconnections inherent in today’s connected world. Written by Goldsmiths CCA ...
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Croy Nielsen
ViennaIn 2016 Croy Nielsen moved from Berlin to Vienna, where it is located in the beletage apartment of a historical building in the 1st district. The gallery was founded by Oliver Croy (AT) and Henrikke Nielsen (DK). Artists such as Nina Beier, Marie Lund, and Benoît Maire, have been part of the program since its inception, and were later joined by Olga Balema, Georgia Gardner Gray, and Sandra Mujinga. Vienna-based artists include Ernst Yohji Jaeger, Joanna Woś, and Soshiro Matsubara. The gallery has strong ties to the Nordic region, representing several artists from the Scandinavian contries and regularly participating in fairs and projects in the area. ...