"Instructions No. 2" by Sanja Ivekovic features a stark, minimal color palette emphasizing the subject's skin against a dark background, with bold black lines and arrows drawn across her face and neck. The imagery suggests markings for cosmetic surgery, challenging perceptions of beauty and the pressure to conform. Ivekovic employs a direct, confrontational style that merges performance and visual art, inviting viewers to engage with themes of societal expectations and personal identity. This work reflects Ivekovic’s ongoing exploration of gender and social influence within cultural contexts. ...
Sanja Iveković is a pioneering Croatian artist known for her interdisciplinary practice. She first gained recognition as part of the New Art Practice movement in Socialist Yugoslavia and has since continuously examined the role of art in society through a wide range of media. Her work delves into the complex intersections of gender, national identity, and social class. Her solo and retrospective exhibitions were held at prominent institutions, including Museum of Contemporary Art, Zagreb (2023); MUDAM Luxembourg (2012); and MoMA, New York (2011). The artist’s work is represented in the collections of MoMA, New York; Centre Pompidou, Paris; Tate Modern, London, among a select group of prominent museums. ...
Established in September 2017 in the heart of Itaewon, Seoul, P21 has been dedicated to presenting contemporary art of the 21st century. Unbound by medium or generation, the gallery has introduced a carefully curated selection of emerging and established artists from both Korea and abroad. Its program has centered on key themes such as the subversion of order, materiality, and artistic agency. With a growing focus on international engagement, P21 has actively explored the Korean diaspora while introducing leading global artists to the Korean audience through diverse and in-depth exhibitions and seeks to broaden the global reach of Korean artist. ...
