Opera Gallery

‘I like to mix it all together, European sources and the mass media. I feel the world is like that -a complete mixture of everything…I guess I’m doing abstract paintings and making them a little less abstract by putting faces on them.’
— Kenny Scharf

📸 At his Los Angeles studio, Kenny Scharf stands in front of a group of his signature “Blob” paintings in progress. PHOTO: ROGER DAVIES

✅Discover our selection of available works by Kenny Scharf by clicking on the link below:

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‘I sometimes think about a shadow. If you look at someone’s shadow, you can see their character or what mood they’re in,’ says Julian Opie. ‘I’m not looking at you; I’m looking at the light that is bouncing off you. Turn the lights off, and you’re gone.’

Artwork: Julian Opie, Dance 5 step 2, 2022, vinyl on aluminum stretcher, 230 x 381 x 3.5 cm I 90.6 x 150 x 1.4 In

Alex Katz is celebrated for his unique style of portraiture, characterized by bold, flat colors and simplified forms. His approach emerged in response to the Abstract Expressionist movement of the mid-20th century, aiming to create art that is accessible and immediate. Drawing inspiration from advertising and popular culture, Katz’s portraits vividly capture the essence of contemporary life, reflecting both timeless elegance and the spirit of his era.

📸 Todd Eberle

✅ Discover our selection of available works by clicking on the link below:
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Explore Chun Kwang Young’s transformative art using tea and natural dyes on mulberry paper, giving his sculptures an organic essence. Drawing from childhood memories of medicinal herbs wrapped in hanji, his technique delves into themes of harmony and conflict. His famous ‘Aggregation’ series, crafted from discarded books, symbolizes ancestral spirit and addresses contemporary societal challenges. Chun’s work offers a profound reflection on human experience and our evolving relationship with tradition and modernity.

Artwork: Chun Kwang-Young, Aggregation16-AP044, 2016, mixed media, 151 x 151 cm I 59.4 x 59.4 In

📍Opera Gallery Paris

Discover a vibrant selection of works by Karel Appel, a pioneering force in the CoBrA movement and a trailblazer in abstract expressionism, at Opera Gallery Singapore.

Artwork:
Karel Appel, Untitled, 1968, mixed media and collage on canvas, 162 x 122 cm I 63.8 x 48 In

‘I describe what I do as psychological cubism, ‘ says George Condo. ‘Picasso painted a violin from four different perspectives at one moment. I do the same with psychological states. Four of them can occur simultaneously. Like glimpsing a bus with one passenger howling over a joke they’re hearing down the phone, someone else asleep, someone else crying – I’ll put them all in one face.’

Artwork: George Condo, Untitled, 2017, colored pencil on paper, 76.8 x 57.8 cm I 30.2 x 22.8

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Jean Charles Blais transforms discarded advertising posters from the streets into unique works of art. By creatively incorporating the textures and remnants of these posters, he adds a distinctive urban and contemporary flair to his creations. This innovative approach not only sets him apart in the art world but also captures the dynamic and ever-changing nature of city life.

📸 Artist studio in Vence, 2023 © Philippe F***e

✅ Discover our selection of available works by Jean Charles Blais by clicking on the link below:
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We proudly present the second edition of ‘Summer Vibes’ now open at Opera Gallery Madrid until July 31st!

Featured Artists:
Tom Wesselmann, John Chamberlain, Manolo Valdés, Juan Genovés, Fernando Botero, Anselm Reyle, Ron Arad, Jae Ko, Lita Cabellut, George Morton-Clark, Xevi Solà, Pedro Almodóvar and Adrián Navarro among others.

⏳20 June - 31 July
📍Opera Gallery Madrid

Explore the spellbinding experience of Carlos Cruz-Diez’s monumental painting showcased at Opera Gallery Miami, where color and light harmoniously captivate the senses.

Artwork: Carlos Cruz-Diez, Physichromie Panam 186, 2018, chromography on aluminium, 150 x 450 cm I 59.2 x 177.2 In

Anthony James uses light in his artwork to explore themes of infinity and perception. His mesmerizing sculptures, often involving LED lights and reflective surfaces, create captivating, infinite environments that challenge viewers’ understanding of space and reality.

📸 Anthony James

✅ Discover available works by Anthony James by clicking on the link below:
https://www.operagallery.com/artist/anthony-james

✅ Listen to Maeve Dolye Interview Pieter Obels in her podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/pieter-obels/id1634476528?i=1000659751849

Pieter Obels' mesmerizing sculpture, 'How Soon is Now?', now graces the prestigious Mayfair Sculpture Trail. Join us to witness its captivating presence firsthand!

📸 René Van der Hulst

why Yayoi Kusama is obsessed with dots ?

Yayoi Kusama’s fascination with dots stems from childhood hallucinations where she saw the world covered in these patterns, which she later used to symbolize infinity and interconnectedness in her art, transforming anxiety into creative expression.

Artwork: Yayoi Kusama, Dots Obsession (TBAOQ), 2007, acrylic on canvas, 130.5 x 162.1 cm I 51.4 x 63.8 In

📍Opera Gallery New York

Discover Jae Ko’s inventive sculptures, crafted from tightly wound paper rolls that metamorphose into organic shapes, delving into themes of nature and transformation.

Artwork: Jae Ko, JK1035 Ultramarine Blue, 2018-2019, rolled paper, colored ink, glue, 92 x 61 x 18 cm I 36.2 x 24 x 7.1 In

📍Opera Gallery Atlantis the Royal

Manolo Valdés’ ‘Reina Menina’ is a sculpture that waltzes between present and past; as the artist states , ‘ I am just a narrator who comments on the history of painting in various ways, using new materials: it is like a game that consists of changing the code and the key to the artwork….’

Artwork: Manolo Valdés, Reina Mariana, 2019, crystalline resin, 2019, 173 x 123 x 87 cm I 68.1 x 48.4 x 34.3 In

📍Opera Gallery Madrid

Fernando Botero is widely renowned for depicting larger-than-life figures in his exaggerated style, known as ‘Boterism’. Rooted in colonial forms, Botero’s ironically voluptuous figures are a celebration of Colombia's culture and identity, reminiscent of the elegance of the Old Masters.

Artwork: Fernando Botero, Girl with Cat, 1989, oil on canvas, 169.5 x 123.8 cm I 66.7 x 48.7 In

📍Opera Gallery Geneva

✅ Discover our selection for available works by Fernando Botero by clicking on the link below:
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Experience the radiant and vibrant sculptural forms of Kim Hee Kyung, crafted from traditional Korean paper. Blurring boundaries between painting and sculpture, she invites us to rejuvenate our senses and find moments of clarity and calm. Her innovative use of Hanji paper celebrates both cultural heritage and contemporary creativity in Korean art.

📍Opera Gallery Hong Kong

‘I make no distinction between poetry and painting.’ -Joan Miró

Artwork: Joan Miró, Paysage, 8 August 1975, 1975, wax crayon, pastel crayon, pencil and traces of oil wash on creased paper (back of a poster), 64 x 92 cm I 25.2 x 36.2 In

📍Opera Gallery New York

✅ Discover available works by Joan Miró by clicking on the link below:
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We are delighted to present ‘Works on Paper’ now on view at Opera Gallery Seoul until July 13th.

Featured Artists:
Henri Matisse, Fernand Léger, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Joan Miró, Jean Dubuffet, André Lanskoy, Hans Hartung, Pierre Soulages, Sam Francis, Kazuo Shiraga, Antonio Saura, Fernando Botero, Georg Baselitz, Jean Charles Blais, and Keith Haring.

Artwork: Marc Chagall, Colorful Profile with Three Eyes and Curls with a Dancer, circa 1967, pastel, felt tip pen, graphite and ballpoint pen on paper, 41.9 x 29.7 cm I 16.5 x 11.7 In

⏳10 June – 13 July
📍Opera Gallery Seoul

✅ Find our more and plan your visit by clicking on the link below:
https://www.operagallery.com/event/works-on-paper

Check out the current display at Opera Gallery New York! Enjoy vibrant works by Alexander Calder, including an iconic mobile sculpture and several of his gouache paintings, stunning Manolo Valdés sculptures, and Ron Arad’s ‘Little Albert’ crystalline resin chairs.

We are pleased to present ‘The Monaco Masters Show: La Côte d’Azur, terre d’inspiration’ opening July 3rd at Opera Gallery Monaco.

This exhibition showcases a diverse range of 20th and 21st century artists who have spent time living and working on the French Riviera. The artworks on display, in their range of artistic styles, media and subjects, are testament to the region’s ability to stir emotion and imagination in all, stimulating creativity in a multitude of forms.

Featured artists: Fernand Léger, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, Joan Miró, Jean Dubuffet, Hans Hartung, Karel Appel, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Niki de Saint Phalle, Fernando Botero and George Condo.

Artwork: Niki de Saint Phalle, Dawn Jaune, 1995, painted resin, 144 x 114 x 41 cm I 56.7 x 44.9 x 16.1 In

📍Opera Gallery Monaco
⏳3 July - 31 August

✅ Find out more and plan your visit by clicking on the link below:
https://www.operagallery.com/event/the-monaco-masters-show-la-cote-d-azur-terre-d-inspiratio

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🌞We proudly present the second edition of ‘Summer Vibes’ opening tomorrow at Opera Gallery Madrid.

This exhibition features a selection of contemporary art from both established and emerging artists. Explore the essence of summer through diverse artistic expressions such as painting, sculpture, and photography.

⏳20 June - 31 July
📍Opera Gallery Madrid

Poetic and mysterious, Andy Denzler’s paintings offer an oneiric experience where shadows and light intertwine, creating a captivating visual narrative. His exploration of composition and its inherent ambiguity takes us on a nostalgic journey through his universe, inviting reflection on existential themes.

Artwork: Andy Denzler, Woman in a Creme Color Room, 2024, oil on canvas, 140 x 120 cm | 55.1 x 47.2 In

📍 Geneva

✅Discover our available works by Andy Denzler by clicking on the link below:
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When I paint a painting, it always feels like part of my lifelong journey. Sometimes, it’s an irresistible, momentary impulse; other times, it’s a memory from long ago, perhaps even something forgotten, that the canvas called back to mind’. -Chu Teh-Chun

Artwork: Chu Teh-Chun, Présage, 1990, oil on canvas, 97 x 131.5 cm I 38.2 x 51.8 In

📍Opera Gallery Hong Kong

that Jean-Paul Riopelle, the legendary Canadian painter, used to refer to his paintings as “sculptures in oil »?

This expression perfectly captures the rich, textured layers in his paintings, giving them a stunning, almost 3D effect.

📸 © Ministère de la Culture - Médiathèque du patrimoine et de la photographie, Dist. GrandPalaisRmn / Denise Colomb

✅ Discover our available works by Jean Paul Riopelle by clicking on the link below:
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We are delighted to participate in the 2024 edition of ArtMonte-Carlo, opening July 6. We look forward to welcoming you to our booth n°A1!

Featured Artists:
Jean Dubuffet I Hans Hartung I Pierre Soulages I Georges Mathieu I Karel Appel I Kazuo Shiraga I Juan Genovés I Manolo Valdés

Artwork: Manolo Valdés Cabeza en Rojos, 2023, mixed media, 152.4 x 127 cm I 60 x 50 In

⏳6-7 July
📍Grimaldi Forum Monaco

✅ Find out more and plan your visit by clicking on the link below :
https://www.operagallery.com/fair/artmonte-carlo-2024

that Pierre Soulages has always seen black in a unique way?

Even as a child, Soulages had a distinct understanding of black. When asked to paint snow, he used black, explaining that it made the white paper look even whiter by enhancing the contrast. This innate understanding of light and shadow laid the foundation for his renowned ‘Outrenoir’ concept. Through this, Soulages delved into the intricate dance of light across textured black canvases, forging a path of artistic exploration unlike any other.

© Virginie Clavières

✅ Discover our available works by Pierre Soulages by clicking on the link below:
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Discover the latest showcase at Opera Gallery Geneva, highlighting a monumental painting by Antoni Tàpies paired with a historic ‘Outrenoir’ by Pierre Soulages from 1985.

Check out MUSEE Magazine's article on Lita Cabellut’s solo exhibition, closing tomorrow. Don't miss your last chance to see this incredible showcase—visit the gallery tomorrow!

✅Read the article by clicking on the link below :

Interview with Lita Cabellut: La Niña en la Mirada — Musée Magazine Interview conducted by Trip Avis