Mode2 : "preludes" - an art exhibition in paris
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- A behind the scenes look and interview with street art / graffiti legend Mode 2 preparing his show "Preludes" in Paris, France.
Mode 2, Préludes...
26/11/2016 - 28/01/2017
This pioneer of post-New York graffiti and hip-hop culture is coming back to France with an ambitious exhibition showcasing 25 artworks on canvas and paper. Different styles dialogue along the exhibition rooms of the gallery like a music score in four parts.
The “Preludes…” exhibition revolves on the notions of motion, rhythm, musicality and dynamism, which are characteristic of Mode2’s work since his beginning in 1984. His drawing and painting virtuosity combined with his takes on the defense of culture make him a great source of admiration, if not adulation, for his peers. His originality and influence on the international art scene have turned him into a reference in art history, meanwhile he continues to follow his own path and tackle topics that are dear to him.
For this show, Mode2 focuses on the universality of music through motion, dancing, writing and visual composition. A music score in four parts, even further elaborated in the fourth room of the gallery dedicated to body sensuality with the showcase of the artist’s erotic work for the very first time in France.
Intended as an intense feeling translated into painting, “Preludes…” suggests a growing excitement or apprehension, which, beyond sole narration, illustrates the moment that comes before, announces, prepares and anticipates the future. Preface of a book one wants to devour, hints of a promising artistic style about to blossom, first notes of a music track that suggests happiness to come, first moves of a dancer entering the stage, or very first foreplays between two lovers or mere partners in need… One might think about Debussy who composed his Preludes like an open music score and an invitation to wander and daydream. For this exhibition, Mode2 draws on the energy and inventiveness of hip-hop in order to explore his own limits. Given that an exhibition opening resembles a theater play or a show on stage, “Preludes…” shows the artist like a tightrope walker oscillating between topics, compositions, colors and lines.
This almost brought tears to my eyes... this man has been a DEEP inspiration for 30 yrs!!! I WILL own an original work by you someday sir 🙏🏿
He is simply one of the absolute Best to ever do this .
Wow mode 2 from back in the day, great to see this artist again, especially that he still believes like me graffiti will never die beautiful work mate , Daniel !
This is awesome. Mode2 is a huge inspiration to me.
Art is within, love to see what you are doing. Congratulations
👍👍👏👏
A legend from an Artist who knew The Chrome Angels from Covent garden market. They inspired me, I'm now an Animator working in VFX and gaming. Mode 2 character work was my goal, which I never met, But helped me get good :)
Huge inspiration for over 30 years, the Crome Angelz were in a league of there own.
Big fan
Guys is a genius
Good to see Tkid healthy and still about
where the bloody hel;l is TKid is the video
Mode2❤
His art is absolutely awesome, if you buy one graffiti of him you become rich 🤑😂
One of the best uk writers if not the best, the guy is a magician......graffiti magic, he gets it, he understands it, and he executes it like a wizard....and it's that magic that inspired so so many writers in the uk in the mid 80s, including me...👍👍👍🇬🇧
I have a "feeling" that UK rap is is more wild. Compared to USA.. Like Seen ..is so different compared to mode.. As US rap is less crazy. and UK was different. But this is a generalisation.. Just me thinking music, of any gender .. infulence art... This is very hard for a simple Sparky from Norway to explain.. But I hope you get what I try to say.
I am NOT bushitting.. She bought me OverlordX and Demonboyz when I was a kid and .. she got bored of oilpainting
🙄 p♥r♥o♥m♥o♥s♥m
Great Artist....!