This contemporary artwork features a bold, sculptural composition constructed from a dark, textured surface, punctuated by various metallic and reflective elements. The central focus is a crumpled piece of golden material, juxtaposed with clear glass shapes and bullet casings, creating a visually striking and thought-provoking contrast. The artist's use of industrial materials and the juxtaposition of forms suggest a commentary on themes of violence, consumerism, and the human condition. The overall aesthetic and conceptual approach reflect the artist's engagement with the language of contemporary art, offering viewers a multifaceted and immersive visual experience. ...
Founded in 2010 by Guillaume Sultana, Sultana collaborates with emerging international artists. The gallery space operates as a site for experimentation and expression, often bringing together well-established and lesser known artists through a playful, yet politically-engaged curatorial program that highlights practices concerned with questions of identity and their social ramifications. By giving space to curators and writers, in addition to artists, the gallery is committed to rethinking the traditional modes of exhibition-making and collaboration within the art world. In 2021, Sultana opened Sultana Summer Set Arles to convene artists, collectors, curators, and friends close to the gallery in a domestic and intimate space in the heart of the city. This space was conceived as a residency and site of exchange, to host projects angled toward creative freedom, reflection, and flânerie that eschews a regular programming schedule, and is organized instead according to the whims and desires of our community. These two spaces exemplify the spirit of Sultana: the desire to provide artists with an independent platform for expression via site-specific projects and curatorial propositions. ...
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