Alex Israel: Fins, Rome, May 12–September 9, 2023

Installation Views

Installation video. — Installation video

Installation view. Artwork © Alex Israel. Photo: Matteo D’Eletto, M3 Studio — Installation view
Artwork © Alex Israel. Photo: Matteo D’Eletto, M3 Studio

Thumbnail - Installation view. Artwork © Alex Israel. Photo: Matteo D’Eletto, M3 Studio

Works Exhibited

Alex Israel, Fin (Nightswimming), 2023. Plexiglass, 82 ⅜ × 78 ⅜ × 3 ⅛ inches (209 × 199 × 8 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Matteo D’Eletto, M3 Studio — Alex Israel
*Fin (Nightswimming)*, 2023
Plexiglass, 82 ⅜ × 78 ⅜ × 3 ⅛ inches (209 × 199 × 8 cm)
© Alex Israel. Photo: Matteo D’Eletto, M3 Studio

Alex Israel, Fin (Watermelon Sugar), 2023. Plexiglass, 111 ⅞ × 84 ⅝ × 3 ⅝ inches (284 × 215 × 9 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Matteo D’Eletto, M3 Studio — Alex Israel
*Fin (Watermelon Sugar)*, 2023
Plexiglass, 111 ⅞ × 84 ⅝ × 3 ⅝ inches (284 × 215 × 9 cm)
© Alex Israel. Photo: Matteo D’Eletto, M3 Studio

Alex Israel, Amber Fin Cut Out (On White), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White — Alex Israel
*Amber Fin Cut Out (On White)*, 2023
Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm)
© Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Alex Israel, Blue Fin Cut Out (On White), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White — Alex Israel
Blue *Fin Cut Out (On White)*, 2023
Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm)
© Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Alex Israel, Turquoise Fin Cut Out (On White), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White — Alex Israel
*Turquoise* *Fin Cut Out (On White)*, 2023
Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm)
© Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Alex Israel, Midnight Blue Fin Cut Out (On White), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White — Alex Israel
*Midnight Blue* *Fin Cut Out (On White)*, 2023
Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm)
© Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Alex Israel, Sand Fin Cut Out (On White), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White — Alex Israel
*Sand* *Fin Cut Out (On White)*, 2023
Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm)
© Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Alex Israel, Hot Pink Fin Cut Out (On White), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White — Alex Israel
*Hot Pink* *Fin Cut Out (On White)*, 2023
Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm)
© Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Alex Israel, Self-Portrait (Hot Pink Fin), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 24 × 20 inches (61 × 50.8 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White — Alex Israel
*Self-Portrait (Hot Pink Fin)*, 2023
Acrylic on Sintra, 24 × 20 inches (61 × 50.8 cm)
© Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Alex Israel, Self-Portrait (Blue Fin), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 24 × 20 inches (61 × 50.8 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White — Alex Israel
*Self-Portrait (Blue Fin)*, 2023
Acrylic on Sintra, 24 × 20 inches (61 × 50.8 cm)
© Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Alex Israel, Self-Portrait (Red Fin), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 24 × 20 inches (61 × 50.8 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White — Alex Israel
*Self-Portrait (Red Fin)*, 2023
Acrylic on Sintra, 24 × 20 inches (61 × 50.8 cm)
© Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Thumbnail - Alex Israel, Fin (Nightswimming), 2023. Plexiglass, 82 ⅜ × 78 ⅜ × 3 ⅛ inches (209 × 199 × 8 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Matteo D’Eletto, M3 Studio

Thumbnail - Alex Israel, Fin (Watermelon Sugar), 2023. Plexiglass, 111 ⅞ × 84 ⅝ × 3 ⅝ inches (284 × 215 × 9 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Matteo D’Eletto, M3 Studio

Thumbnail - Alex Israel, Amber Fin Cut Out (On White), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Thumbnail - Alex Israel, Blue Fin Cut Out (On White), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Thumbnail - Alex Israel, Turquoise Fin Cut Out (On White), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Thumbnail - Alex Israel, Midnight Blue Fin Cut Out (On White), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Thumbnail - Alex Israel, Sand Fin Cut Out (On White), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Thumbnail - Alex Israel, Hot Pink Fin Cut Out (On White), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 40 × 32 inches (101.6 × 81.3 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Thumbnail - Alex Israel, Self-Portrait (Hot Pink Fin), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 24 × 20 inches (61 × 50.8 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Thumbnail - Alex Israel, Self-Portrait (Blue Fin), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 24 × 20 inches (61 × 50.8 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

Thumbnail - Alex Israel, Self-Portrait (Red Fin), 2023. Acrylic on Sintra, 24 × 20 inches (61 × 50.8 cm) © Alex Israel. Photo: Josh White

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Gagosian is thrilled to announce “Fins,” the upcoming exhibition of new works by contemporary artist Alex Israel. The exhibition will feature a collection of giant, plastic, colored surfboard “Fin” sculptures that will be on display starting May 12th at Gagosian Rome. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

Israel is known for his exploration of the visual culture of Los Angeles, and this exhibition continues this exploration with an exciting new approach. These brightly colored plastic surfboard “Fin” sculptures have been crafted with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in a collection of works that are both playful and strikingly beautiful. They exist in dialogue with Light and Space and Finish Fetish artworks that developed in Los Angeles in the 1960s.

By transforming the familiar surfboard fin into a work of art, Israel invites the viewer to engage with the culture of surfing in a new and unexpected way. The exhibition will showcase a variety of surfboard fin sculptures, each with its own unique shape, size, and color scheme. Visitors to the exhibition will be invited to explore these works and to discover the inspiration behind each one.

“We are delighted to present this exciting new body of work by Alex Israel,” said a spokesperson for Gagosian. “His Fin sculptures engage with historical precedents and offer a playful and inventive exploration of Southern California’s surf culture. We are thrilled to share them with our visitors.”

In addition to the “Fins,” the exhibition will feature additional works including cut-out works on paper and study-sized “Self-Portraits,” all thematically related to Israel’s new sculptures.

The exhibition will be on display from May 12th to September 9th, 2023, at Gagosian Rome. This is an opportunity not to be missed.

For more information about the exhibition, please visit the Gagosian website or contact the gallery directly.

Contact:
Gagosian Rome
Via Francesco Crispi 16
00187 Rome, Italy
Tel: +39 06 4208 6498
Email: press@gagosian.com
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