Alicja Kwade: A Deep Dive into Art at Pace Gallery

Alicja Kwade: Telos Tales – A Captivating Experience at Pace Gallery

This May brought the vibrant Art Week to New York, and I had the privilege of attending the inaugural exhibition of Alicja Kwade: Telos Tales at Pace Gallery. A hearty thanks to my collector friend for the Frieze VIP Access, allowing me to sneak peek into some of the opening exhibitions and soak in the allure of the New York art scene. ✨

The experience was nothing short of stunning! It was a striking showcase of Kwade’s talent as a German-Polish artist, renowned for her ability to use everyday materials—like mirrors, stones, clocks, and metals—to challenge our perceptions of “reality” and “time.”

Exhibition Details

• Exhibition: Alicja Kwade: Telos Tales
• Location: Pace Gallery, 508-510 West 25th Street, New York
• Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am–6 pm (Summer)

A Captivating Display of Philosophy and Art

Inside the gallery, one can feel an alluring sense of silent order—the steel frameworks symbolize science while the bronze “branches” reflect nature. Together, they weave a philosophical narrative that compels viewers to ponder their existence within these interconnected systems. Each piece is meticulously crafted, showcasing Kwade’s signature precision and calmness, yet every extension of a line feels like a manifestation of inner growth.

Thought-Provoking Questions

Alicja introduces intriguing questions throughout her art, one particularly resonating: “If you could see the structure of the world, what would you see?” Though the exhibition itself is modest in size, each step feels like traversing through

the folds of time, leaving you slightly disoriented as if you’ve journeyed through some “unnamed space.”

Recommendation for Art Lovers

If you’re a fan of philosophical sculpture and installation art, I highly recommend visiting this exhibition! It’s a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary art that invites you to think deeper. 👀

Join the conversation and explore! #LookUpAtArt #NewYorkGalleryWeek #NYArt #ArtExhibition #ContemporaryArt # GalleryOpening #ArtIsLife