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Exhibitions
Butterfly in the stomach
Sarah Caillard
Info: Sarah Caillard (b. 1988 in Paris, Fr) presents her first solo exhibition, Butterfly in the stomach, with R;68 in Cologne. Inspired by the metamorphosis of insects, particularly the transition from caterpillar to butterfly, caillard explores themes of intimacy, memory, and identity. The butterfly, which preserves memory in spite of its transformation and passes on part of it to the next generation, serves as a vehicle for the artist’s exploration of the ever-evolving nature of the human psyche. Using molds of herself and close friends, caillard creates concrete sculptures that reinterpret iconic female figures from art history and pop culture. By blending sacred and secular symbols, these works examine the tension between personal identity and external representation. In doing so, caillard transforms the traditional static nature of sculpture, introducing movement and fluidity into the medium. In her silk paintings, she extends the exploration of epigenetic transmission, leaving visible traces of the weaving process, which recalls the continuity of memory across generations. Resembling a deck of cards, the series showcases intimate gestures that link the physical and the psychological. (…)
Friends with Benefits
Rike Bewer, Adam Lupton, Jonas Mosbacher, Louisa Pieper, Oskar Rink, Moritz Schleime, Ulrike Theusner
Info: Ruttkowski;68 is pleased to present Friends with Benefits, a group exhibition bringing together seven artists who–following the invitation of Oskar Rink–allowed their friendships to shape and curate the gallery’s space. The artists’ diverse practices span generations, disciplines, and perspectives, exploring the subtle and powerful dynamics of artistic friendship. From long-standing bonds to connections with emerging peers, the exhibition reflects on what it means to share the artist’s life–its triumphs, frustrations, and quiet intimacies–with others who understand the same compulsions, obsessions, and struggles. The works on display reveal relationships built on mutual support, shared motivation, and sometimes tension. They show that friendships in art are not defined by agreement in style or approach, but by the trust, challenge, and care that arise from being part of an artistic entourage. Through intimate studio visits, late-night conversations, and collaborative projects, these connections create fertile grounds where ideas are tested, failures endured, and new visions emerge. (…)
Events
Finissage: A Mind’s Gamble. Performative Card Readings with Sarah Caillard
Sarah Caillard
Info: Sarah Caillard (b. 1988 Paris) presents her first solo exhibition, Butterfly in the stomach, with R;68 in Cologne. Inspired by the metamorphosis of insects, particularly the transition from caterpillar to butterfly, caillard explores themes of intimacy, memory, and identity. The butterfly, which preserves memory in spite of its transformation and passes on part of it to the next generation, serves as a vehicle for the artist’s exploration of the ever-evolving nature of the human psyche. Using molds of herself and close friends, caillard creates concrete sculptures that reinterpret iconic female figures from art history and pop culture. By blending sacred and secular symbols, these works examine the tension between personal identity and external representation. In doing so, caillard transforms the traditional static nature of sculpture, introducing movement and fluidity into the medium. In her silk paintings, she extends the exploration of epigenetic transmission, leaving visible traces of the weaving process, which recalls the continuity of memory across generations. Resembling a deck of cards, the series showcases intimate gestures that link the physical and the psychological. (…)
Friends with Benefits
Rike Bewer, Adam Lupton, Jonas Mosbacher, Louisa Pieper, Oskar Rink, Moritz Schleime, Ulrike Theusner
Info: Ruttkowski;68 is pleased to present Friends with Benefits, a group exhibition bringing together seven artists who–following the invitation of Oskar Rink–allowed their friendships to shape and curate the gallery’s space. The artists’ diverse practices span generations, disciplines, and perspectives, exploring the subtle and powerful dynamics of artistic friendship. From long-standing bonds to connections with emerging peers, the exhibition reflects on what it means to share the artist’s life–its triumphs, frustrations, and quiet intimacies–with others who understand the same compulsions, obsessions, and struggles. The works on display reveal relationships built on mutual support, shared motivation, and sometimes tension. They show that friendships in art are not defined by agreement in style or approach, but by the trust, challenge, and care that arise from being part of an artistic entourage. Through intimate studio visits, late-night conversations, and collaborative projects, these connections create fertile grounds where ideas are tested, failures endured, and new visions emerge. (…)
