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Matthieu Veno x José Conceptes: Urban Narratives at Galerie Koo


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Urban Narratives, a captivating joint exhibition featuring the architectural works of renowned French photographer Matthieu Venot and the innovative Spanish photographer José Conceptes. The exhibition showcases two distinct yet complementary visions of urban environments, each artist offering a unique narrative through their lens.

Matthieu Venot, celebrated for his minimalist and vibrant architectural abstractions, captured the essence of geometry, colour, and light in cityscapes. His works reduce urban structures to clean lines and blocks of colour, transforming familiar city elements into surreal compositions. His photographs evoke an emotional resonance, highlighting the beauty in simplicity and everyday architecture.

In contrast, José Conceptes approaches urban spaces with a more introspective and monochromatic vision. His series explores the relationship between form, light, and shadow, highlighting the often-overlooked nuances of urban textures and structures. Conceptes' works, especially his black-and-white photography, distil urban settings into stark, almost meditative narratives that blur the line between realism and abstraction. His work emphasizes how light and shadow interact to create dynamic forms from static architecture.

Opening Reception: 5th October, 2 - 6 pm

Gallery address: 7/F Vogue Bldg, 67 Wyndham St, Central

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