Paul Chan “The Bather’s Dilemma”

Greene Naftali Gallery

poster for Paul Chan “The Bather’s Dilemma”

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The Bather’s Dilemma presents the “Bathers,” a series of pneumatic sculptural and moving-image works constructed of nylon fabric and powered by industrial fans, alongside painted “towel works,” and preparatory models. Chan reconsiders the “bather,” a motif employed in compositions by artists like Matisse and Cezanne to express changing ideas of the body, pleasure, nature and society. For Chan, the “bather” in the 21st century is caught perilously between the pursuit of personal pleasure and suffering for social progress.

The Bather’s Dilemma at Greene Naftali coincides with the current exhibition Artistic License: Six Takes on the Guggenheim Collection, which includes a curated section by Chan entitled “Sex, Water, Salvation, or What is a Bather?” that explores related themes. On October 8, Chan will speak at the Guggenheim about his contribution to the exhibition.

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Schedule

from September 12, 2019 to October 12, 2019

Opening Reception on 2019-09-12 from 18:00 to 20:00

Artist(s)

Paul Chan

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