Fakewhale in dialogue with Tim Plamper
For some time, we have been following Tim Plamper’s work, fascinated by his ability to blend different artistic languages such as drawing, cinema, and performance to explore human psychology and the themes of identity, trauma, and myth. His works, especially the “Exit II” cycle, offer a dense
Jack Ball, Heavy Grit at Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, Boorloo / Perth
“Heavy Grit” by Jack Ball, curated by Sarah Wall, at Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, Boorloo / Perth, 25/10/2024 – 22/12/2024. Jack Ball is known for their sprawling photographic installations that explore themes of queer intimacy and desire using collage – a method of thin
Silent Studio: The Fragmented Identity of Mark Manders
“Under this mask, another mask. I will never be finished removing all these faces.” This quote from Claude Cahun came to mind as we entered “Silent Studio”, Mark Manders’ exhibition at the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, open from October 31, 2024, to March 16, 2025. Like Cahun, Mander
Kanrec Sakul, Velura Rando at VUNU, Bratislava.
Velura Rando by Kanrec Sakul, curated by Niki Bernath, at VUNU, Bratislava, 07.11.2024 – 07.12.2024. Exhibition text: Kanrec Sakul uses corruptions of Esperanto for the titles of his works or projects as a contextual device that brings another layer of subtle mystification and confusion to his
Fakewhale in dialogue with Joan Horrach
Today, we are pleased to engage in conversation with Joan Horrach, an artist whose work is characterized by deep reflections on the human condition through corporeal performance. His latest piece, “Somehow, Elsewhere,” presented at the Tate Modern in London, has profoundly impacted us. T
Shattered Identities: Nástio Mosquito’s Carousel of Characters in King of Klowns
“What truly matters?” and “What are we willing to die for?” These provocative questions set the stage for “King of Klowns,” Nástio Mosquito’s powerful exhibition at M HKA in Antwerp. Through this exhibit, Mosquito draws visitors into a complex, immersive world where fluid iden
Curator Spotlight #1: A Focus on Contemporary Chinese Digital Art
We are excited to announce our new format, “Curator Spotlight,” with Giuseppe Moscatello as its first featured curator. This first chapter, through a series of dedicated content, aims to explore the profound connections between digital artistic experimentation and the complex cultural dy
FW Spotlight: Top Submissions of October
Some time ago, we came across a thought from Hito Steyerl: “The more information we have, the less we know,” a notion that feels especially relevant in today’s digital world. Though it may seem straightforward, it holds profound implications. While seemingly paradoxical, this quote tap
Fakewhale Solo Series presents Flowing Through Form by 0009
On Wednesday, October 30th, Fakewhale proudly presents “Flowing Through Form”, a Fakewhale Solo Series release by 0009. “Flowing Through Form” reinterprets industrial icons as conduits of dynamic motion, where the rigid structures of trains dissolve into fluid streams, highlighting t
Between History and Avant-Garde: The Essence of Arte Povera at the Pinault Collection
“Arte Povera is an attempt to bring art and life closer together, to free the creative act from the weight of tradition and the market.” With these words, Germano Celant, the Italian critic and curator, coined the term Arte Povera in 1967 to define a group of Italian artists who defied t
