TRAUMNOVELLE - I. S. Kalter

GOLD+BETON is thrilled to announce »Traumnovelle", a solo exhibition by I. S. Kalter showcasing his poignant body of work that was created during his artist-in-residence at The Bronner Residency in Dusseldorf. Composed of more than twenty new paintings, "Traumnovelle'' constitutes a dark visual portrait of humanity’s devolution. This total work of art interferes with the hexagonal, brutalist nature of Ebertplatz, and presents the artist’s contemplative exploration of deep cuts, broken bones and bleeding wounds expressed through understated works of art that blur the boundaries between painting, assemblage, and a curatorial object. The exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue featuring texts by curators Ory Dessau and Rebekka Seubert providing further context and understanding of I. S. Kalter's work.
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I. S. Kalter (1986) lives and works in Tel Aviv. The artist’s work has been exhibited worldwide, reflecting his irregular autobiography and his unique artistic approach. With a diverse practice that spans over painting, drawing, sculpture, and curatorial objects, “Traumnovelle” pushes the boundaries of art and vision.
GOLD+BETON is a projectspace located at Ebertplatz, the biggest square of Cologne’s inner-city-ring which has been a prosperous center for contemporary public / community art for the last 10 years. Due to challenges of an urban public space and Cologne’s lack of appreciation of brutalist architecture, the square and its underground passage have been highly discussed in politics and are under constant attack from the local press. Thus for some it represents a bleeding wound of Cologne or - depending on the perspective - it stands for something that is wounded itself and in need for intense care.

For a decade, GOLD+BETON has been a public defender of the conservancy of Ebertplatz. It is committed to showcasing thought-provoking works of art that stimulate the senses. The space plays an important role as a supporter of young and emerging artists at the beginning of their careers. The program includes solo and group exhibitions, performances, concerts and special projects, such as collaborative works with Cologne’s independent art scene. It is part of Kunstverein Brunnen e.V. and funded by the City of Cologne.