![]() The results subtly skewer old-fashioned notions of authorship and authenticity while highlighting the differences between inspiration and imitation the “best” copies are those that veer Space, previously occupied by the now defunct Indian mega-gallery Bhodhi, into a room from London’s National Gallery, only all of the Old Master works on display were outsourced to painters-for-hire in China’s (It closes June 18.) Pazooki has transformed a spectacular Leila Pazooki’s off-calendar show, “Fair Trade,” at Galerie Christian Hosp, is also worth checking out. The corridor ends at an inner sanctum of sorts, where one of Noble and Webster’s signature sculptures - in this case a goldenĪssemblage of crow’s feet, Egyptian vulture’s feet, squirrels, a chicken foot, a baby rat, a mouse and five frogs - casts a self-portrait of the artists in shadow on the ball behind it.Ĭourtesy of Galerie Christian Hosp Leila Pazooki’s “Fair Trade” shows several artists’ interpretations of Lucas Cranach the Elder’s “Allegory of Justice.” ![]() Rises, falls, contracts and expands, and is enough to trigger acute claustrophobia. Each corner is marked only by a sliver of ambient light, which unexpectedly Tombs of the pharaohs, “Turning the Seventh Corner” takes visitors down a narrow, near-pitch-black passageway that makes seven turns. Designed in collaboration with the architect David Adjaye and inspired by the the white “rocks” also resemble a formation of clouds floating across the floor, suggesting a temporary union of Heaven and Earth in which distinctions between the natural and synthetic have beenĪnother standout on the exhibition circuit is Tim Noble and Sue Webster’s “Turning the Seventh Corner,” a terrifying installation showing until July 16 at Blain Southern’sīrand-new, nearly-14,000-square-foot Berlin space, located in a building that once housed the printing press of the newspaper Der Tagesspiegel. The arrangement encourages a Taoist interpretation “Tree” assembles two trees togetherįrom segments of fallen trunks harvested in southern China, using a traditional Chinese technique involving giant screws and that adds a kinetic twist to their natural shape. “Rock”Ĭonsists of a series of white porcelain outcroppings, fabricated in the city of Jingdezhen (the supposed birthplace of porcelain) and painted with a swirling blue motif. That celebrated Berlin’s low-key ethos, and where the work, rather than celebrity-stocked private dinners and A-list parties, was the main attraction.Īi’s meditative installation features two sculptures, “Rock” and “Tree,” and offers a sanctuary in which the solace of nature has been fabricated with the help of premodern technology. The 44 participating galleries and numerous off-calendar spaces presented a thoughtful program His show was a big crowd pleaser during Berlin’s Gallery Weekend. Where is Ai Weiwei? It’s a good question, and one posed by the artist Rirkrit Tiravanija on a banner created to accompanyĪi’s exhibition at Berlin’s Neugerriemschneider gallery, the opening of which Ai was regrettably unable to attend this past weekend because of a previous engagement with Chinese authorities. If you find yourself in Zurich, come visit us in our headquarters we’d love to discuss your needs over a cup of coffee!ĬEO Premium Europe AG, your gateway to luxury Europe.Jens Ziehe, courtesy of Neugerriemschneider, Berlin A banner designed by Rirkrit Tiravanija accompanying Ai Weiwei’s new installation at the Neugerriemschneider gallery in Berlin. Please, feel free to browse our media coverage to see what we can do for you.Įven though we have grown, our clients are still as precious to us as friends and family. We are incredibly passionate about travelling and we work in close partnership with Switzerland Tourism and other important tourism players to offer our clients the best possible experiences. We started out as a small business back in 2004 and are now a shareholder company with 45 advisors and staff in all fields. We find top-notch medical treatments and connect you with the best clinics and doctors. We help you select the best boarding school for your child on a data driven basis combined with personal consultations. We provide luxury holiday planning with online booking and tailored 5 star services. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, our company was the first luxury travel agency to combine a digital experience with individually personalised support.
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