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12/9/2014

Two exhibitions

Netwerk Center for Contemporary Art, Aalst

Frank&Robbert Robbert&Frank
A Bit Beyond PINGPONG

Robbert&Frank Frank&Robbert work associatively. They fire ideas off each other and bounce them back and forth. They “Ping-Pong” with concepts/ objects and thus transcend the individual ego.

The pair surrenders to the spontaneous play of the arts and build a universe with its own unique rules, logic and structures. F&R R&F draw from many sources – their own footage, obscure blogs, hidden symbolism, religion, contemporary film and visual culture…and handicrafts with inter-textual references and meanings.

During this first major solo exhibition they transcend their own method and bring a small collection of recent works in the Netwerk Warehouse. Both large-size pieces, as well as several object-like artefacts are included. The work is funny, formal and direct. In their own unique way, R&F F&R shape the four spaces: “Gossima”, “Flim-Flam”, “Pim-Pam” and “Whiff-Whaff “ (old synonyms for table tennis).

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Gerard Herman
Kalisj

As though he were a contemporary Dr Livingstone, fascinated by humans and nature, Gerard Herman (b. 1989) explores the landscape in and around Aalst for few months time. In his own unadulterated style, he makes a nature study of this peculiar metropolis and its unique identity. With a candid perspective he goes on an exploration along the banks of the Dender, over the Bolleweg and deep into the raw territories of the Osbroekpark.

The artist’s success in this case lends itself external factors. Local, impassioned spirits lead him gradually further in tow to unexpected places and peculiar discoveries. From various findings, sketches, chance-meetings and filmed scenes, a series of new works grow in various media and variable formats. Installations, performances, drawings and compositions with self-made instruments link together in a dynamic exhibition event. Focal point and consistency form the unbridled power of imagination of this diligent and versatile artist.

The exhibition has been realized in collaboration with: Bart Backaert, Yann Bronder, Simon Delobel, Jacquy De Pauw, Stijn Grupping and Jan Louies.

For more information or if you want to take part in Netwerk’s projects, as a media partner, please contact press officer Lies Caeyers via lies@netwerk-art.be or +32 53 709 773.

opening event: SA 13.09 2014 – 20:00

Netwerk / center for contemporary art
Houtkaai z/n - 9300 Aalst
Exhibition opening hours
Tu → Fr: 11.00 → 18.00
Sa → Su: 14.00 → 18.00
Open during events and concerts
Closed on holidays
exhibition € 3 / 2
concert € 10 / 7
event € 10 / 7
film € 5
film 5 + 1 free € 25

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