Silke otto knapp biography of martin
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Silke Otto-Knapp, painter who drew from theatre, 1970–2022
Silke Otto-Knapp, whose paintings drew inspiration from twentieth century dance, theatre and performance, has died.
Working almost exclusively in black and white watercolour, Otto-Knapp’s enigmatic paintings would typically feature a group of silhouetted figures akin to a company of dancers mid pose. Works would often consist of several canvas panels slotted together, as a theatre set might be constructed.
On other occasions, the German artist turned her attention to stylised renderings of clouds, trees and architectural elements, with the effect of putting the viewer in the position of an actor before scenery.
Born in Osnabrück, Germany, Silke Otto-Knapp earned an MA from Chelsea College of Art and Design in London in 2006 and a degree in Cultural Studies from the University of Hildesheim, Germany in 2007. The artist lived for many years in Los Angeles, where since 2015 she worked and taught at the University
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Chris Martin, Annie Leibovitz, Silke Otto-Knapp, and More Must See Los Angeles Shows
For this week’s Must See spotlight, we’re highlighting exhibitions from galleries in Los Angeles like David Kordansky, Sprueth Magers, Regen Projects, and more.
Chris Martin: The Eighties
David Kordansky Gallery
Now—April 27
“The Eighties” is an exhibition of Chris Martin’s paintings and works on paper, all created during the 1980s—a seminal period in the artist’s life. Through a selection of both known and never-before-seen pieces, viewers can see the beginning traces of what Martin’s artistic vocabulary is considered to be today. Influences like Beat Generation literature, psychedelia subculture, and Buddhist meditation were infused with hints of the street art practices of the time. Here, Martin played with technique, style, and the inclusion of different media—all leading up to his current standing as an artist today. Works on view include the oil on canvas painting, Psilocybin, an
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Issue 39 February 2025
PST ART
Cai Guo-Qiang’s WE ARE
—Chelsea Shi-Chao Liu
Grief is a Filipino
Boxing Match
Adaptive Theory
Ecofeminism
—Ashlyn Ashbaugh
Interview with
Dashiell Manley
Reviews
at Art + Practice
—Allison Noelle Conner
Jonathan Casella
at Gross! Gallery
—Tina Barouti
Scientia Sexualis
at the Institute of
Contemporary Art,
Los Angeles
—Ashton S. Phillips
Demetri Broxton
at Patricia
Sweetow Gallery
—Taylor Bythewood-Porter
Post Human
at Jeffrey Deitch
—Zoey Greenwald
Evan Apodaca
at Grand Central
Art Center
—Aaron Katzeman
Issue 38 November 2024
(Re)claiming Sanctity
Black Backstage
—Shameekia Shantel Johnson
To Live and Work in L.A.
Alternative Art Spaces
—Keith J. Varadi