Featured in Cultured
Erwin Wurm 'Surrogates' 10 Must-See Gallery Exhibitions This Month
19 February 2024
Ely House, London
“Surrogates” by Erwin Wurm
Where: Thaddaeus Ropac
When: February 15 - April 14
Why It’s Worth a Look: Delving into the fabric of our everyday existence, “Surrogates” transforms mundane objects into explorations of the human form and its relationship to the material world. Among the most captivating aspects of Wurm’s works are his “Substitute” sculptures, which serve as stand-ins for the human body—these are crafted from thin, skin-like membranes of painted aluminum.
Know Before You Go: Thaddeus Ropac is sharing three of Erwin Wurm’s new sculpture series for the first time with the public: “Paradise,” “Mind Bubbles,” and “Dreamers.”
Where: Thaddaeus Ropac
When: February 15 - April 14
Why It’s Worth a Look: Delving into the fabric of our everyday existence, “Surrogates” transforms mundane objects into explorations of the human form and its relationship to the material world. Among the most captivating aspects of Wurm’s works are his “Substitute” sculptures, which serve as stand-ins for the human body—these are crafted from thin, skin-like membranes of painted aluminum.
Know Before You Go: Thaddeus Ropac is sharing three of Erwin Wurm’s new sculpture series for the first time with the public: “Paradise,” “Mind Bubbles,” and “Dreamers.”
