GROUP EXHIBITION

Lightspace Kavi Gupta 22 July–14 October 2023 Washington Blvd, Chicago

Press Release

Kavi Gupta presents Lightspace, a group exhibition examining aesthetic spaces, physical and metaphysical, within contemporary art where concepts of lightness are central to the work. In this exhibition, a lightspace can be a zone of literal brightness, a mental space free from heavy burdens, or an ethereal space welcoming of contemplation: it could describe a symbolic depiction of shine, a poetic representation of illumination, or a material transformed into a source of reflective light.

Each work in the exhibition addresses lightspace from a distinctive position—some in a conceptual sense, such as Glenn Ligon’s Study for Negro Sunshine II: some from a meditative viewpoint, like Miya Ando’s _Unkai (Sea of Clouds) _series, or in an abstract context, like James Little’s White Paintings; some from a metaphysical point of view, such as Manuel Mathieu’s Framing the Abyss, or from a celestial perspective, like Michi Meko’s So simple then: Cause I find myself in the place where I’m last seen, or from a minimalist viewpoint, like Manish Nai’s untitled circular, hanging jute works. Though each is unique, together the works argue for lightspace as a multifaceted, if somewhat fugitive, essence, difficult to condense, yet evident within many threads of contemporary art.

Glenn Ligon b. 1960 Follow +

Miya Ando b. 1978 Follow +

James Little b. 1952 Follow +

Manuel Mathieu b. 1986 Follow +

Michi Meko b. 1974 Follow +

Manish Nai b. 1980 Follow +

Richard Hunt 1935-2023 Follow +

Roxy Paine b. 1966 Follow +

Sherman Beck b. 1942 Follow +

Marie Watt b. 1967 Follow +

About the Gallery

Kavi Gupta is a leading contemporary art gallery specialising in the representation of international emerging and mid-career artists. The gallery amplifies voices of diverse and underrepresented artists to expand the canon of art history. Through innovative and ambitious exhibitions, multimedia programming, and rigorous publications, Kavi Gupta fosters an evolving conversation among international communities about art and ideas.

View Gallery Profile

Address

835 W. Washington Blvd
Chicago
United States

Opening Hours

Tuesday – Friday
11am – 6pm
Saturday
12pm – 5pm

Kavi Gupta

835 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, United States

+1 312 432 0708
http://www.kavigupta.com

Opening hours

Tuesday – Friday
11am – 6pm
Saturday
12pm – 5pm

Magazine Gallery Platform Advisory

Ocula Magazine

A respected voice in contemporary art discourse.

Focusing on ambitious storytelling and insightful art-world commentary. Ocula Magazine publishes in-depth interviews, critical essays and timely analysis on the artists, exhibitions and ideas driving the global art world.

Learn more about Ocula Magazine

Ocula Gallery Platform

Showcasing the best of the art world.

Ocula partners with galleries from around the world to highlight their artists, artworks and exhibitions. Gallery membership is by application and invitation, with each member vetted by an independent panel.

Learn more about Ocula Membership

Ocula Advisory

Specialises in the sale of major artworks.

Led by a team with deep ties to the world’s leading auction houses, galleries and collectors. Ocula’s advisory team offers bespoke services to high-net-worth clients from around the world who are looking to acquire the best of contemporary and modern art.

Learn more about our team and services

The art world in focus

GROUP EXHIBITION

Artists Exhibiting