Ben Brown Fine Arts

Ben Brown Fine Arts Ben Brown Fine Arts The gallery has now been established as a point of reference in this arena for artists and collectors alike.
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Ben Brown opened Ben Brown Fine Arts, in January 2004 after spending 10 years as a director of Sothebys’ Contemporary Art department, and two years as co-managing director at Waddington Galleries. During his time at Sotheby’s Ben pioneered the now well-respected Italian Sale and his particular interest in 20th Century Italian Art has brought him to concentrate on this little-represented field in L

ondon. In 2005, shortly after opening the Cork Street space, he presented a seminal show of works by Lucio Fontana, curated by the eminent art historian Enrico Crispolti. The following year, Ben Brown Fine Arts opened a show of Alighiero Boetti, focusing on the artist’s embroideries, including Mappa, Tutto and Grande e Piccoli Arazzi. This was the first time that the works of Boetti had been brought to London since 1999. In 2007 the gallery mounted an exhibition of works by Mimmo Rotella, the first such show in a commercial gallery in London, which included some impressive early works lent by the Fondazione Mimmo Rotella. Aside from the gallery’s focus in this particular field, Ben Brown Fine Arts has also developed a strong exhibition program centring on contemporary German artists and photographers. The inaugural show at the Cork Street gallery in 2004 presented photographs by the renowned photographer Candida Höfer, whom the gallery represents. In 2006 the gallery was transformed with blacked out walls and windows for an installation of seven Thomas Ruff starry night photographs. Continuing with this program, during 2007-08 Ben Brown Fine Arts gave the German artist Heribert C. Ottersbach his first show in England and went on to exhibit a series of photographs of Venice by German photographer Matthias Schaller, also showing in England for the first time. In September of 2008, Ben Brown Fine Arts expanded into an exciting new exhibition space with paintings by the British artist, Tony Bevan. This large and contemporary venue, designed by Alexander Maybank of White Cube fame, is devoted to the primary market whilst the Cork Street premises continues to present seminal shows of important twentieth century figures. In Fall 2009, Ben Brown Fine Arts embarked on its first international venture with the opening of a new, permanent gallery in Hong Kong. This space was launched with an exhibition of works by internationally renowned artist Ron Arad. We are excited about the greater scope this new gallery will provide for our future collaborations with artists as well as the opportunities it will bring to further develop our exhibition program. Recent exhibitions include, Caio Fonseca, Candida Hofer, Pablo Picasso and now, Miquel Barcelo.

‘Ciclos: A Presence of Nature’ and ‘Ciclos: Luminalscape’ by  both stand as an arresting testament to the raw beauty fou...
16/11/2024

‘Ciclos: A Presence of Nature’ and ‘Ciclos: Luminalscape’ by both stand as an arresting testament to the raw beauty found within urban decay, rebirth, and human resilience.

With the grit and texture of city landscapes as his muse, Parlá layers paint upon canvas, carving intricate marks and symbols that dance across the surface like fireworks in an urban night sky. These gestures are not just artistic flourishes; they are the artist’s coded script, narrating tales of survival and transformation.⁠

These two works are currently displayed at our booth 43 at Art Mumbai, held at Mahalaxmi Racecourse⁠. ⁠

‘Ciclos: Luminalscape’ (2024)⁠
‘Ciclos: A Presence of Nature’ (2024)⁠

Art Mumbai ⁠
Booth 43⁠
14 - 17 November ⁠
Mahalaxmi Racecourse⁠









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Ben Brown Fine Arts is delighted to present ‘Candida Höfer: The Order of Beauty’. The exhibition celebrates twenty years...
11/11/2024

Ben Brown Fine Arts is delighted to present ‘Candida Höfer: The Order of Beauty’. The exhibition celebrates twenty years of working together and we will be presenting some of her greatest works from this period as well as some new awe-inspiring works. ⁠

‘Hermitage St. Petersburg XII 2014’⁠

Candida Höfer: The Order of Beauty ⁠
Celebrating 20 Years of Candida Höfer at Ben Brown Fine Arts⁠
28th November – 1st February 2025
12 Brook’s Mews, London ⁠













Happy Halloween👿🎃⁠⁠This beguiling new work by Ena Swansea captures the eclectic vibe of the Village Halloween Parade in ...
31/10/2024

Happy Halloween👿🎃⁠

This beguiling new work by Ena Swansea captures the eclectic vibe of the Village Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village, New York City. A scarlet devil crawls along the cobble stone street, surrounded by costumed ballerinas, their shadows twisting into distorted shapes. Swansea’s work beautifully encapsulates the thrill and mystery of Halloween night in the city.⁠


Ena Swansea ‘devil and ghosts’ (2024)⁠








Photographs by⁠ José Parlá at The Gordon Parks Foundation📷️⁠⁠In addition to his new abstract paintings, José Parlá’s cur...
17/10/2024

Photographs by⁠ José Parlá at The Gordon Parks Foundation📷️⁠

In addition to his new abstract paintings, José Parlá’s current exhibition at the Gordon Parks Foundation includes a series of photographs created in response to a collection taken by Gordon Parks in Cuba for Life magazine in 1958. Published that year, just under eight months before Fidel Castro came to power, the article titled “A Cuban Way with Styles” spotlighted fashion by Cuban-born designers gaining recognition in the U.S. It featured white, non-local models posed in the decaying grandeur of old palaces in Trinidad, about 200 miles from Havana. Parlá was particularly drawn to Parks’ use of colour, texture, and composition, which reflected the complex reality of Cuba’s streets and neighborhoods at the time.⁠

José Parlá: CUBA⁠
September 18 - November 22⁠
The Gordon Parks Foundation⁠
















‘Calder: Extreme Cantilever’ is now open at Ben Brown Fine Arts in London!⁠⁠⁠‘Calder: Extreme Cantilever’ unites the art...
08/10/2024

‘Calder: Extreme Cantilever’ is now open at Ben Brown Fine Arts in London!⁠


‘Calder: Extreme Cantilever’ unites the artist’s three cantilever sculptures – ‘Extreme Cantilever’ (1949), More ‘Extreme Cantilever’ (1949), and ‘Extrême porte à faux III’ (1969) – for the first time. While many of Calder’s sculptures encourage us to look up into boundless space, the cantilevers encourage us to look down. They maintain a dramatic relationship with the floor – we need to get low to really know them. As we triangulate our bodies to fully experience their sweeping stabile bases on one side and delicate hanging mobiles on the other, we enter an intimate sanctuary with these unique objects.⁠

The exhibition also features a standing mobile, a group of oil paintings, a variety of works on paper, and historical artefacts that deepen our understanding of the cantilevers and the moment in time when Calder made them. Many of these objects are related to the artist’s 1949 exhibition at Buchholz Gallery/Curt Valentin, where ‘Extreme Cantilever’ and ‘More Extreme Cantilever’ made their debut.⁠


Calder: Extreme Cantilever ⁠
9 October - 22 November ⁠
12 Brook’s Mews, London⁠

⁠All works © 2024 Calder Foundation, New York / DACS, London.⁠




Last week to visit ‘Awol Erizku: Mystic Parallax’ at The Momentary, Bentonville, Arkansas!⁠⁠Showcasing the work of multi...
07/10/2024

Last week to visit ‘Awol Erizku: Mystic Parallax’ at The Momentary, Bentonville, Arkansas!⁠

Showcasing the work of multidisciplinary artist Awol Erizku, ‘Mystic Parallax’ features photographs, paintings, sculptures, installations, and soundscape interventions that explore blackness and contemporary global culture.⁠

Awol Erizku: Mystic Parallax ⁠
May 25 - October 13, 2024⁠
The Momentary ⁠
Bentonville, Arkansas ⁠

















‘I always use the word “physiologically” because I think it’s something psychological, but also something to do with the...
05/10/2024

‘I always use the word “physiologically” because I think it’s something psychological, but also something to do with the body – how you use space, how space is connected, how you sit on a chair and put your legs under a table.’ – Rachel Whiteread⁠

We are honoured to present ‘Rachel Whiteread’s seminal Untitled (Floor)’ at our booth (B14) at this year’s Frieze Masters. This work stands as a milestone in her career. Created for Documenta IX in 1992, this piece epitomises her groundbreaking method of casting negative spaces. The work, formed from the cavity beneath the floor of the famed Fredericianum in Kassel, serves as a poignant meditation on absence and memory, simultaneously redefining the relationship between subject and object.⁠

Rachel Whiteread ‘Untitled (Floor)’ (1992)⁠

Frieze Masters⁠
Booth 14⁠
9-13 October ⁠
The Regent’s Park ⁠











A new work by Vik Muniz will be presented to the public during the exhibition ‘Narciso – the reflected beauty’, which wi...
04/10/2024

A new work by Vik Muniz will be presented to the public during the exhibition ‘Narciso – the reflected beauty’, which will open its doors today at Farol Santander in São Paulo. ⁠

This work is a self-portrait in the shape of a bust, sculpted by a robot, the result of a sophisticated digital photographic operation that captured 360-degree images of Muniz, made up and dressed as Puck, a mythological character from the show A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by William Shakespeare. This work is a perfect example of how technology can be used to create a unique and innovative work of art.⁠









Happy Birthday  🎨Photography is a key part of Swansea’s process and it is fascinating to see how she transforms the ordi...
28/09/2024

Happy Birthday 🎨

Photography is a key part of Swansea’s process and it is fascinating to see how she transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary often through her expressive use of form and colour. Swipe to see a painting completed this year titled ‘ #250 muddy creek’ and then swipe again to see her photo that was the inspiration.

Enoc Perez: Chances are You’ll Like It All Ways is now open at our Hong Kong Gallery!🍸️⁠⁠A solo exhibition of works by P...
28/09/2024

Enoc Perez: Chances are You’ll Like It All Ways is now open at our Hong Kong Gallery!🍸️⁠

A solo exhibition of works by Puerto-Rican American artist Enoc Perez to be held at the Hong Kong gallery from September 28th – November 9th. This recent series features oil paintings of Bacardi rum bottles and half-empty cocktail glasses, capturing the essence of their allure as depicted in outlandishly enticing liquor advertisements. Brimming with sensory richness, the works are infused with layers of personal and cultural meaning, exploring the deceptive promises and enduring appeal of consumer culture, while embracing art’s potential for pure beauty and pleasure.⁠

‘Simply Enjoy Life and the Great Pleasures That Come With It’ (2024)⁠
‘The Mixable One’ (2023)⁠
‘Chances Are You’ll Like it All Ways’ (2023)⁠

Enoc Perez: Chances Are You’ll Like It All Ways⁠
28 September - 9 November ⁠
201 The Factory, 1 Yip Fat Street, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong⁠







NOW OPEN! José Parlá: CUBA at The Gordon Parks Foundation ⁠⁠Ben Brown Fine Arts is delighted to announce ‘CUBA’, a major...
19/09/2024

NOW OPEN! José Parlá: CUBA at The Gordon Parks Foundation ⁠

Ben Brown Fine Arts is delighted to announce ‘CUBA’, a major solo exhibition by José Parlá at The Gordon Parks Foundation in Westchester, New York, marking the culmination of his 2023 Gordon Parks Foundation Fellowship.⁠

‘CUBA’ represents a deeply personal journey for Parlá as he explores the rich tapestry of experiences that have shaped his life across Miami, New York, and Havana. Through the language of abstraction, Parlá captures the essence of these cities, drawing inspiration from the textures of their buildings and streets.⁠

The exhibition showcases a series of paintings and photographs created in dialogue with Gordon Parks’ evocative photographs of Cuba, taken for Life magazine in 1958. These images offer a poignant glimpse of a country on the cusp of monumental change. Parlá’s recent works reflects on the collapse of a fading ideological framework and the ensuing oppression, while also delving into profound insights gleaned from lived experience – the unfulfilled potential of what Cuba might have been.⁠

Through ‘CUBA’, Parlá examines the complex narrative of a nation caught between its promises and its struggles, conveying its beauty and deep historical layers.⁠

‘All Good Things’ (2024)⁠
‘A Cuban Way with Style’ (2024)⁠
‘Mirage Revolution’ (2024)⁠

José Parlá: CUBA⁠
September 18 - November 22⁠
The Gordon Parks Foundation ⁠















Happy Birthday Nabil Nahas! 🎂⁠⁠From his iconic ‘Fractal’ series, that began in 2005, this work by Nahas delves into the ...
18/09/2024

Happy Birthday Nabil Nahas! 🎂⁠

From his iconic ‘Fractal’ series, that began in 2005, this work by Nahas delves into the intricate balance between order and chaos. The textured surface evokes a seabed teeming with swirling coral and marine life, brought to life through vivid colours and organic forms. ⁠

Drawing inspiration from Islamic visual traditions, particularly in its geometric patterns and bold hues, the piece merges the organic with the ornamental. It’s a vibrant reflection of both natural complexity and the artist’s unique blend of Islamic and Western art influences.⁠

‘Untitled’ (2023)⁠









We are delighted to announce that Cologne-based photographer Candida Höfer has been honoured with the Käthe Kollwitz Pri...
17/09/2024

We are delighted to announce that Cologne-based photographer Candida Höfer has been honoured with the Käthe Kollwitz Prize 2024. The jury, which included Hito Steyerl, Siegfried Zielinski, and Karin Sander, praises Höfer for her ability to imbue spaces with a near-spiritual quality. The award was presented on 13 September 2024, during Berlin Art Week at the Academy of Arts, Pariser Platz. Along with a €12,000 prize, Höfer has a dedicated exhibition, on display at the Academy of Arts from 14 September to 24 November 2024.⁠

We are proud to announce an upcoming exhibition of select works by Candida Höfer at our London gallery, opening on 27 November 2024. In honour of Höfer’s 20-year collaboration with the gallery, this will be her thirteenth solo exhibition with us. The show will feature an extraordinary selection of photographs, showcasing her unique ability to capture the majestic, timeless essence of prominent cultural spaces. This exhibition also celebrates Höfer’s remarkable career as she marks her 80th birthday this year.⁠

Candida Höfer⁠
14 September – 24 November, 2024⁠
Akademie der Künste Pariser Platz, Berlin⁠


Photo: Ralph Müller⁠








Happy Mid Autumn Festival!🥮🏮⁠⁠The Hong Kong gallery will be closed early on Tuesday, the 17th of September 2024 at 4pm, ...
17/09/2024

Happy Mid Autumn Festival!🥮🏮⁠

The Hong Kong gallery will be closed early on Tuesday, the 17th of September 2024 at 4pm, and will re-open on Saturday, the 28th of September 2024 for our next exhibition ‘Enoc Perez: Chances are You’ll Like it All Ways’.⁠

Enoc Perez ‘Trust Me, You Would Never Want to Miss It’ (2024)⁠

Enoc Perez: Chances are You’ll Like it All Ways⁠
28 September - 9 November ⁠
201 The Factory, 1 Yip Fat St, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong ⁠












We are delighted to announce that Dulwich Picture Gallery has acquired ‘Bronze Oak Grove’ (2017), a sculptural installat...
16/09/2024

We are delighted to announce that Dulwich Picture Gallery has acquired ‘Bronze Oak Grove’ (2017), a sculptural installation by the acclaimed artist duo and husband-and-wife Rob and Nick Carter. This marks the first artwork added to the gallery’s collection in fourteen years, and only the second sculpture, joining Peter Randall Page’s ‘Walking the Dog’.

As part of the gallery’s Open Art redevelopment project, ‘Bronze Oak Grove’ will feature in a free-to-access sculpture garden, encouraging public interaction and aligning with the gallery’s mission to engage audiences in novel, creative ways. ‘Bronze Oak Grove’ invites visitors to physically engage with the sculpture – whether by sitting on, touching, or climbing the stumps – fostering a sense of community. Already a setting for workshops, classes, and collaborative events, it embodies the artists’ aim to bring play and interaction back into public art. ⁠

“Our aim for the sculpture will continue to inspire, evoke reflection, and foster community engagement for years to come. Above all, we hope it gives pleasure and enjoyment to all who experience it.” - Rob and Nick Carter ⁠

Rob and Nick Carter ‘Bronze Oak Grove’ (2017)⁠



Photo: Graham Taylor ⁠







Throughout his career, François-Xavier Lalanne has depicted monkeys in various forms, establishing them as a key motif i...
16/09/2024

Throughout his career, François-Xavier Lalanne has depicted monkeys in various forms, establishing them as a key motif in his artistic language. The polished curves and refined metallic elegance of the bronze Singe evoke ancient hieroglyphs and sculptures that inspired Lalanne during his time as a guard in the Egyptian and Assyrian sections of the Louvre.⁠

Singe Attablé and Singe aux Nénuphars embody Lalanne’s distinctive style through its functional design and playful humor.⁠

Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne ‘Singe aux Nénuphars’ (2007/2010)⁠
François-Xavier Lalanne ‘Singe Attablé’ (2002)⁠

Planète Lalanne ⁠
Curated by Jerome Neutres⁠
17 April - 4 November ⁠
Palazzo Rota Ivancich ⁠

















Step inside the home of ⁠arts and  home: At the heart of the living room, a whimsical ‘Lapin Debout’ by Claude Lalanne, ...
15/09/2024

Step inside the home of ⁠arts and home: At the heart of the living room, a whimsical ‘Lapin Debout’ by Claude Lalanne, dressed in leaves, stands proudly atop a Ginkgo table. Behind it, a fireplace is adorned with a Fontana painting, flanked by Lalanne’s Pomme Bouche and Escargot 2 Doigts, adding to the enchanting atmosphere✨️⁠

Claude Lalanne ‘Lapin Debout à Collerette (3 Feuilles)’ (2006/2011)⁠
Lucio Fontana ‘Concetto Spaziale, Attese’ (1965)⁠
Claude Lalanne ‘Pomme Bouche’ (2005)⁠
Claude Lalanne ‘Escargot 2 Doigts’ (2011)⁠
Claude Lalanne ‘Table Ginkgo (Basse)’ (1997/2005)⁠









Miquel Barceló: Oceanographer at Nouveau Musée National de Monaco🌊⁠⁠This exhibition invites viewers to explore Miquel Ba...
13/09/2024

Miquel Barceló: Oceanographer at Nouveau Musée National de Monaco🌊⁠

This exhibition invites viewers to explore Miquel Barceló’s rich and diverse body of work, embarking on a journey that traces the origins of life. It delves into the development of fundamental human activities—fishing, sailing, and cooking—while showcasing seascapes, the vibrant bestiary of aquatic life that infuses his art and his ceramics.⁠

Photo: ⁠

Miquel Barceló: Oceanographer⁠
7 June - 13 October 2024⁠
Villa Paloma | Nouveau Musée National de Monaco⁠













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