Michael Kagan - Victory Lap
On the occasion of Michael Kagan’s fourth solo exhibition with the gallery ‘Victory Lap’ — currently on view at Almine Rech Monaco — Almine Rech Editions is thrilled to present 'Schumacher', the third collaboration with the artist and first limited silkscreen printed edition.
“Michael Kagan through his work is paying homage to the ultimate heroes of our time. Astronauts, supersonic fighter jet pilots and, as in this stunning exhibition at Almine Rech, Formula 1 racing car drivers. […]
Monaco is the ultimate setting and the most prestigious venue in the history of Formula 1. There could not be a more appropriate setting and time to present, for the first time, this unique body of new works by Michael Kagan. It is surprising that, apart from the Italian Futurists who celebrated the automobile in their work in the early 20th century, hardly any artists of any caliber have focused on this fascinating world. In the more recent past, the German photographer Andreas Gursky is one of the few exceptions. […]”
— Simon de Pury
This series of hand pulled silkscreen prints, limited to 55 copies and 5 artist proofs, has been produced in collaboration with NYC-based print publisher BrandX.
“Michael Kagan through his work is paying homage to the ultimate heroes of our time. Astronauts, supersonic fighter jet pilots and, as in this stunning exhibition at Almine Rech, Formula 1 racing car drivers. […]
Monaco is the ultimate setting and the most prestigious venue in the history of Formula 1. There could not be a more appropriate setting and time to present, for the first time, this unique body of new works by Michael Kagan. It is surprising that, apart from the Italian Futurists who celebrated the automobile in their work in the early 20th century, hardly any artists of any caliber have focused on this fascinating world. In the more recent past, the German photographer Andreas Gursky is one of the few exceptions. […]”
— Simon de Pury
This series of hand pulled silkscreen prints, limited to 55 copies and 5 artist proofs, has been produced in collaboration with NYC-based print publisher BrandX.