Outsider Art Fair Paris continues:
October 21–30, 2020
The 8th edition of the Outsider Art Fair Paris will continue for one more week, until Sunday 30 October, with both online and in-person components in Paris. Online viewing rooms powered by ArtLogic feature 39 exhibitors from 29 cities representing 12 countries – one of the most international editions of the Paris fair to date.
Exhibition: Sexual Personae
Curated by Alison M. Gingeras and conceived as an invitational exhibition within the 2020 Outsider Art Fair Paris, Sexual Personae examines representations of women in the work of different generations of male, female, and gender-nonconforming self-taught, outsider and art brut artists from across the world.
Untitled, Lewis Smith (n.d.). Mixed media on paper, 42 x 30 cm (16.5 x 11.8 in.)
The exhibition brings together a panopoly of iconic examples of archetypes from Outsider Art: from Henry Darger’s "Vivian Girls", to a contemporary Madonna by Elisabetta Zangrandi, to Eugene von Bruenchenhein’s pin-up photographs of his wife.
Untitled, Samaneh Atef (2020). Mixed media and marker on paper, 100 x 70 cm (39.4 x 27.6 in.). Courtesy: Galerie Polysémie
The lived experience of self-taught artists is transferred directly onto their images of women—think for example of how Unica Zürn’s schizophrenia seems to percolate into her ornate, tortured and often language-infused portrayals. Likewise, Josef Schneller’s meticulously detailed drawings of women in sadomasochistic scenarios (from the landmark Prinzhorn Collection) reflects how he used his art to indulge the sexual “perversions” for which he had been institutionalized.
Sexual Personae will offer an unbridled exploration of these representations.
Untitled (They are chased again however, and have to give up for want of breath), Henry Darger (n.d.). Watercolor, pencil on paper, 45.7 x 81.3 cm (18 x 32 in.). Courtesy: Andrew Edlin Gallery
Visit the exhibition at Hôtel Drouot (9 Rue Drouot, 75009 Paris) and browse available works on Drouot Digital.
Exhibitors Sneak Peek:
Set up in early 2017, the aim of the Jennifer Lauren Gallery is to champion and exhibit international self-taught, disabled and overlooked artists who create works outside the mainstream art world and art history. It aims to showcase undiscovered talents and evolving artists, as well as internationally recognised artists commonly seen as outsider artists, whose authentic, raw and honest work speaks for itself.
Untitled (Men), Pradeep Kumar (2019). Six Carved toothpicks, height 3.8 cm (1.5 in.). Courtesy: Jennifer Lauren Gallery
Founded in 1994, Koelsch Gallery focuses on education, crossing boundaries, presenting quality work and encouraging the viewer to experience and live with art. Koelsch represents self-taught artists who consistently challenge borders with innovative techniques and materials.
Medium deer, Nancy Josephson (n.d.). Mixed media, 33 x 35.5 x 30.5 cm (13 x 14 x 12 in.). Courtesy: Koelsch Gallery
Henry Boxer has dealt in Outsider and Visionary Art since the 1970's. He specialises in the work of European Art Brut Masters, in particular that of Madge Gill, Edmund Monsiel and Scottie Wilson.
Untitled, Davood Koochaki (c. 2012). Charcoal and crayon on paper, 49.5 x 35.6 cm (19.5 x 14 in.). Courtesy: Henry Boxer Gallery
Tierra del Sol Gallery is part of the Tierra del Sol Foundation. The gallery focuses on showing works created by artists in Tierra del Sol’s progressive studios. All gallery art sales go directly to supporting the artists and Tierra’s Careers in the Arts Programs.
Untitled, Helen Rae (2020). Color pencil on paper, 46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in.). Courtesy: Tierra del Sol Gallery
Cavin-Morris Gallery has been exhibiting artists from around the world for 30 years. They specialise in the work of self-taught artists who make art independently of the art world canon. They represent past and new generations of self-taught artists whose work remains authentic and visionary.
Untitled #375, Emery Blagdon (c. 1954–1986). Baling wire, aluminum foil, copper wire, 43.2 x 43.2 x 43.2 cm (17 x 17 x 17 in.). Courtesy: Cavin-Morris Gallery
Andrew Edlin Gallery was established in 2001. The gallery received acclaim for being the first to exhibit the works of legendary Swiss artist Hans Krüsi in North America. In 2006, the gallery was awarded exclusive representation of the estate of Henry Darger.
Girl Scouts called Mascots 49 Degree Rangers, Henry Darger (n.d.). Watercolor and pencil on paper, 20.3 x 30.5 cm (8 x 12 in.).Courtesy: Andrew Edlin Gallery
Galerie Gugging is one of the most important international venues for the presentation and creation of unspoiled, original art with its own formal language. For 25 years now, the gallery has been a hotspot of the art brut scene
Untitled, Misleidys Castillo Pedroso (2018). Gouache on paper, adhesive tape, 120 x 70 cm (47 x 28 in.). Courtesy: galerie gugging
Ricco/Maresca champions and showcases the art of self-taught masters working outside the continuum of art history. The gallery specializes in Outsider, Self-Taught, Contemporary, and historically significant American Folk art in various media
Peekle facing universe in room with plant on floor, Renaldo Kuhler (2003). Ink and gouache on photocopy, 27.9 x 21.6 cm (11 x 8.5 in.). Courtesy: Ricco/Maresca Gallery
The Gallery of Everything is a international platform and commercial space for non-academic artists, private art-makers and alternative creators. Proceeds support The Museum of Everything, a registered UK charity and non-profit organisation, dedicated to the advancement, integration and celebration of non-mainstream artists.
Untitled (Vietres portrat Frl. Hermina), Adolf Wölfli (c. 1923). Crayon, coloured pencil, pencil on paper, 50.8 x 68 cm (20 x 27 in.). Courtesy: The Gallery of Everything
Founded in Marseille in 2009 by François Vertadier, Galerie Polysémie specializes in outsider art. Polysémie is dedicated to a worldwide research and promotion of emerging creators with singular personalities and unique signatures.
Peurs profondes, Evelyne Postic (2019). Ink on a map, 15 x 11 cm (39 x 27.5 in.). Courtesy: Galerie Polysémie
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