Purple Art
[02/10/2025]
Alex Israel’s “Noir” exhibition at Gagosian Beverly Hills, on view until March 22nd
“Noir” reimagines Los Angeles through a cinematic lens, turning familiar streetscapes—Cadillac dealerships, diners, and theaters—into digitally enhanced blueprints, later painted in acrylic. The empty scenes and stark lighting create a sense of detachment, blending nostalgia with unease. Referencing film noir while maintaining his signature polished surfaces, Israel explores the intersection of Hollywood’s artifice and the […]
