Artist talk with Hurvin Anderson
September 24, 2024
On Saturday, October 5th, artist Hurvin Anderson will be in-conversation with Clarrie Wallis, Director of Turner Contemporary and former senior curator of contemporary art at Tate, London. Get a unique insight into the exhibition Salon Paintings at Kistefos and learn more about Anderson’s creative process and sources of inspiration. The talk will be followed by questions from the audience and a book signing.
Clarrie Wallis is the director of Turner Contemporary, one of the UK’s leading art institutions, known for its innovative exhibitions and social engagement with the local community. Prior to this, Wallis was Senior Curator of British Contemporary Art and Curator at Tate, London. Wallis teaches and writes extensively about contemporary art.
Hurvin Anderson is recognized as one of the world’s most important contemporary painters, with his unique ability to combine visually striking elements with poetic depth. Through the barbershop as a cultural and social symbol, he explores themes such as memory and identity.
- Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
- Time: 17:00-18:00
- Location: Kistefos, The Twist
- Light refreshments will be served
The event is free. Limited seating available. Register by October 2nd by sending an email to invitasjon@kistefosmuseum.com.
About Hurvin Anderson
Hurvin Anderson’s Salon Paintings exhibition at The Twist is the first solo show in the Nordic region featuring paintings and drawings by the acclaimed British artist. The exhibition brings together works from Anderson's celebrated Barbershop series, spanning from his earliest paintings and studio sketches from 2006 to brand new works being shown for the very first time, marking the conclusion of the series.
Anderson is regarded as one of Britain’s most intriguing painters, known for blending striking visuals with poetic depth. His work delves into themes of memory and identity, with the barbershop serving as a central cultural and social symbol. Drawing from photographs, object studies, and personal experiences, Anderson deconstructs the elements of the barbershop to explore ideas related to memory and national identity.
Born in Birmingham to Jamaican parents, Anderson was shortlisted for the Turner Prize in 2017. His experimental and thoughtful approach to painting has made him a prominent figure in the British art scene. Salon Paintings will be on display at The Twist until October 13th.
