Almine Rech Gallery

18-02-2019: www.alminerech.com/artists/205-alex-israel

Alex Israel

  • , Pelican, 2017
    External: Acrylic on fiberglass
    Internal: stainless steel, aluminum, plastic
    38 x 203 x 119 cm / 15 x 79 7/8 x 46 7/8 inches
    Edition of 3 + 1 AP
  • , The Surfers, 2017
    Acrylic and UV ink on canvas
    182,9 x 365,8 cm
    72 x 144 inches
  • , Self-Portrait (Wetsuit), 2016
    Acrylic on aluminum
    140 x 61 x 45,7 cm
    55 1/8 x 24 x 18 inches
  • , Self-Portrait (Wetsuit), 2017
    Acrylic on aluminum
    140 x 61 x 45,7 cm
    55 1/8 x 24 x 18 inches
  • , Self-Portrait (Wetsuit), 2017
    Acrylic on aluminum
    140 x 61 x 45,7 cm
    55 1/8 x 24 x 18 inches
  • , Self-Portrait (Wetsuit), 2017
    Acrylic on aluminum
    140 x 61 x 45,7 cm
    55 1/8 x 24 x 18 inches
  • , Self-Portrait (Wetsuit), 2017
    Acrylic on aluminum
    140 x 61 x 45,7 cm
    55 1/8 x 24 x 18 inches
  • , Self-Portrait (Wetsuit), 2017
    Acrylic on aluminum
    140 x 61 x 45,7 cm
    55 1/8 x 24 x 18 inches
  • , Lens (Yellow), 2015
    Side view
  • , Desperado, 2015
    Acrylic on bronze
    35,6 x 24,1 x 25,4 cm
  • , Self-Portrait (U.S. Open of Surfing), 2014
    Acrylic and bondo on fiberglass
    243,8 x 213,4 x 10,2 cm
  • , Self-Portrait (Seagull), 2014
    Acrylic and bondo on fiberglass
    243,8 x 213,4 x 10,2 cm
  • , Lens (Purple), 2015
    UV Protective Plastic Lens
    213,4 x 243,8 x 35,9 cm
  • , Lens (Orange), 2015
    UV Protective Plastic Lens
    213,4 x 243,8 x 35,9 cm
  • , Lens (Yellow), 2015
    UV Protective Plastic Lens
    213,4 x 243,8 x 35,9 cm
  • , Untitled, 2014
    Oil and acrylic on canvas
    152,4 x 121,9 cm
  • , Untitled, 2014
    Oil and acrylic on canvas
    152,4 x 121,9 cm
  • , Triptych (Indivisible), 2013
    Acrylic on stucco, wood and aluminium frame, ceramic tiles.
    3 parts: 137,2 x 76,2 cm - 243,8 x 152,4 cm - 137,2 x 76,2 cm
  • , Triptych (Indivisible), 2013
    Acrylic on stucco, wood and aluminium frame, ceramic tiles.
    3 parts: 137,1 x 76,2 cm - 243,8 x 152,4 cm - 137,1 x 76,2 cm
  • , Diptych (Indivisible), 2014
    Acrylic on stucco, wood and aluminium frame
    152,4 x 243,8 cm
  • , Diptych (Indivisible), 2012
    Acrylic on stucco, wood and aluminium frame
    243,8 x 342 x 7 cm
  • , Self-Portrait (Director’s Chair), 2014
    Acrylic and bondo on fiberglass
    243,8 x 213,4 x 10,2 cm
  • , The Big Chill, 2012-2013
    Marble and styrofoam cup
    12,7 x 7,6 x 7,6 cm
  • , Sky Backdrop, 2012
    Acrylic on canvas
    274,3 x 487,7 cm
  • , Triptych (Indivisible), 2012
    Acrylic on stucco, wood and aluminium frame
    243,8 x 465 x 7 cm
  • , Alex Israel — Thirty, 19.10 — 13.11.12
    Exhibition view at Almine Rech Gallery, Paris
  • , Alex Israel — Thirty, 19.10 — 13.11.12
    Exhibition view at Almine Rech Gallery, Paris
  • , Alex Israel — Thirty, 19.10 — 13.11.12
    Exhibition view at Almine Rech Gallery, Paris
  • , Alex Israel — Thirty, 19.10 — 13.11.12
    Exhibition view at Almine Rech Gallery, Paris
  • , Alex Israel — Thirty, 19.10 — 13.11.12
    Exhibition view at Almine Rech Gallery, Paris
  • , Alex Israel — Thirty, 19.10 — 13.11.12
    Exhibition view at Almine Rech Gallery, Paris
  • , Museo Civico Diocesano di S.M. dei Servi, 2012
    The Angela and Massimo Lauro Foundation
    Exhibition view
  • , Museo Civico Diocesano di S.M. dei Servi, 2012
    The Angela and Massimo Lauro Foundation
    Exhibition view
  • , Museo Civico Diocesano di S.M. dei Servi, 2012
    The Angela and Massimo Lauro Foundation
    Exhibition view
  • , Museo Civico Diocesano di S.M. dei Servi, 2012
    The Angela and Massimo Lauro Foundation
    Exhibition view
  • , Property, 2010
    Rented cinema props
  • , Diana and Venus from Property, 2010
  • , Property, 2010
    Rented Cinema props
  • , Lockers and Muse, from Property, 2011
    Rented cinema props
  • , Untitled (Flat), 2011
    Acrylic on stucco, wood and aluminium frame
  • , Untitled (Flat), 2011
    Acrylic on stucco, wood and aluminium frame
  • , Untitled (Flat), 2011
    Acrylic on stucco, wood and aluminium frame
  • , Untitled (Flat), 2011
    Acrylic on stucco, wood and aluminium frame
  • , Triptych (Indivisible), 2011
    Acrylic on stucco, wood and aluminium frame
    One part 244 x 183 cm, two parts 122 x 76 cm
  • , As it Lays, 2012
    Video still, Jamie Lee Curtis and Alex Israel
  • , As it Lays, 2012
    Video still, Cheryl Tiegs and Alex Israel
  • , As it Lays, 2012
    Video still, Bret Easton Ellis and Alex Israel
  • , Abbott Kinney Mural, 2012
    Venice Beach, California

Los Angeles artist Alex Israel’s practice explores the iconography of his hometown, the Hollywood film industry, and the cult of celebrity, embracing its clichés and styles, and posits Los Angeles as central to an understanding of American culture and the American dream. In his paintings, sculptures and installations – including also elements from talk shows and performance art – he conveys, transforms and comments on this city’s mythology and aesthetic.

Exhibitions

Museum Exhibitions

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