Strange Kin
About this activity.
Strange Kin
Antonio Todorov
An Ye Zhi
Muzammil Hussain
August 2–27
Opening: August 2, 5 PM
Artists present in the gallery (1– 5 PM):
- Antonio will be there on August 9, 16 and 23
- An Ye Zhi will be there on August 27
- Muzammil Hussain will be there on August 6
Three young artists explore the idea of strange kinship. Each of them investigates how identity, origin and the body relate to tensions such as desire and alienation, loss and connection. This exhibition is part of AANWAS, our series featuring recent graduates.
Antonio Todorov (Minerva 2024) explores in his paintings how popular beauty ideals — from classic pin-ups to digital, sexualised images — have shaped his imagination. His work balances between desire and reflection, between seduction and estrangement. He elevates these images to something greater, placing them on a pedestal alongside Mother Nature, whom he sees as the source of his longing.
An Ye Zhi (Minerva 2024), born during China’s one-child policy, explores what it means to be adopted from one country into another. She gives form to the loss of her native land and culture, and to what was placed in its stead. Through sculptures, installations and mixed media, she reveals fragments of a story that often remains unseen.
Muzammil Hussain (Frank Mohr 2024) creates paintings and drawings of human-animal hybrids: part emoji, part mythical being. These figures transcend boundaries of race, class, gender and origin, and express a universal connectedness that goes beyond words. In a world full of division, Hussain chooses joy as an artistic force.
Galerie Noord.
Galerie Noord is een expositieruimte in hartje Groningen. Vierwekelijks bieden we kunstenaars uit het Noorden de mogelijkheid recent werk te tonen, solo of in kleine groepen. Galerie Noord richt zich op autonoom, experimenteel en onderzoekend werk in vrijwel alle disciplines. We willen bezoekers verrassen door tentoonstellingen te bieden met een wisselend karakter.
Galerie Noord wordt volledig gerund door vrijwilligers. In 1997 werd de galerie opgericht als kunstenaarsinitiatief.
Location.
Galerie Noord
Nieuwstad 6
9711 JP Groningen
tel 050-3113322
www.galerienoord.nl