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The artwork employs a minimalist composition, featuring the word "DOCENT" in a simple, grey font against a stark white background. The clean, geometric design and the prominent use of negative space create a bold, impactful visual statement. The artwork's style and technique reflect an emphasis on typography and the power of language, inviting the viewer to contemplate the significance of the term "docent" and its association with art institutions and the role of educators in the contemporary art landscape. ...
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Through the artist's material explorations, Manon Wertenbroek examines the definition of a physical form and its limits, as well as what lies beyond the skin as an envelope. In so doing, she explores the duality of skin as an element that is both singular and relational, protective and permeable. Wertenbroek is always looking for materials and ways to cross the line between sentimentality and eroticism, using materials such as latex, leather, metal clasps, lights, and piercings. Her sculptures are often disembodied, suggesting bodies without taking on volume or form. In 2017, Wertenbroek received the Swiss Art Award from the Federal Office of Culture. ...
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Lo Brutto Stahl is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2023, with locations in Paris and Basel. The gallery presents a dynamic program that alternates between solo and group exhibitions, featuring both emerging and established artists. Their exhibitions often explore complex themes and engage with various mediums, reflecting a commitment to innovative and thought-provoking artistic practices.