February 11–April 1, 2012
50 Howard Street NYC 10013
Hours:
Monday–Saturday, 11 AM –7 PM
Sunday 12–6 PM
agnès b. is pleased to present a solo exhibition of work by French artist, Julien Langendorff, at the agnès b. Galerie Boutique in Soho. This is the artist’s first solo show in New York.
His work combines collage, pen and ink drawings and paper cut-outs of 1970′s erotic imagery and often conjures up dark, dream-like visions influenced by gothic and hippie cultures, Black Sabbath, spiritism and diary-art. Langendorff’s work is both minimal and psychedelic with a free, stream of conscious sensibility. Included in the show are three collaborative pieces with artist and band-mate, Jason Glasser. The title of the series ‘Goddess Fuzz Fantasy’ originated from a line of one of Langendorff’s poems.
During the exhibition, Langendorff will reside in New York to present a series of lectures and performances at the Howard Street gallery. The first in the series, curated by Langendorff, will take place Saturday, February 18, 6–8 pm. Additional information can be found on the Howard Street website—www.50howardstreet.com.
About Julien Langendorff
Julien Langendorff was born in Paris, France, in 1982. He studied at the École Duperré Paris where he began experimenting in various mediums including metal etchings and film, while writing and playing music. He has exhibited in galleries in Paris, New York, Tokyo and Berlin and first met agnès b. at one of his exhibitions in 2009. He also plays music in Pillars of Fire, a doom-psychedelic band formed with artist Jason Glasser and singer Matteah Balm, and plays and records solo under the name, Skate Witches. Julien Langendorff lives and works in Paris, France.
About agnès b.
agnès b. is a privately owned, family-operated French company, founded in 1975 that today includes 282 stores worldwide, two contemporary art galleries, a hybrid art periodical, Point d’Ironie and the film production company, Love Streams. In March 2009, JRP-Ringier published Collection agnès b., a noteworthy art book that highlights more than 300 pieces of artwork from her personal collection. In 2010, agnès b. was awarded the Cross of Officer of the Légion d’Honneur, issued by the French government. agnès b. is the principal supporter of the scientific research vessel Tara, which is currently on a 3-year global expedition to study oceanic ecosystems. agnès b. lives and works between Paris and her hometown of Versailles. For more information see www.agnesb.com.
agnès b. & Julien Langendorff present
An Evening of Live Music With Performances by
Matteah Baim, Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe & Julien Langendorff
February 18, 2012, 6–8pm
agnès b. Galerie Boutique
50 Howard Street
New York, NY 10013
RSVP: howard@agnesb.net / 212 431-1335
www.lichensarealive.com
www.matteahbaim.com
www.julienlangendorff.com
