
The Fundación Pablo Atchugarry presents 1989 from the Sinai to Harlem, by Pennsylvania based artist, Emil Lukas. Lukas’ second exhibition with the foundation unveils a series of never before exhibited “Stacks” that embarks on a journey through the intricacies of Lukas’ oeuvre, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of his creations and the profound narratives embedded within. The enigmatic stacked sculptures are structural fragments composed of dozens of individual works layered one on top of the other, evoking a sort of timeline into the artist’s life. As the exhibition title suggests, the genesis of the stacked sculptures traces back to the late 80s, shaped by the artist’s nomadic travels and apprenticeship with the notable Swiss artist, Not Vital, and continues to be investigated today, revealing an archeology of Lukas’ artistic practice.
ph. credit: Brooke D’Avanzo and Piero Atchugarry Gallery