A nice contradiction and a beautiful material to work with. Deltas studio occupies part of the top floor in a large warehouse building near amsterdams western docks. Amsterdam street art boris tellegen aka delta facebook. Schetsen, tekeningen en fotos van werken in een 384 paginas tellend gebonden boek. A video documentary on boris tellegen delta an artist whos right up there with my very favorites. Lives and works in amsterdam, the netherlands boris tellegen nl, 1968 began his artistic career in the 1980s, using his pseudonym delta. His graffiti practice toyed with the dimensionality of the flat surfaces that he painted. It was an a4sized book with a hard cover in which i made sketches and pasted photos of my own graffiti. Boris tellegen artist, fine art prices, auction records for. Boris tellegen is a dutch artist also known as delta. He is one of the few artists who, by redefining the aesthetic codes of graffiti, have transformed a hermetic counterculture into a mainstream and open.
Boris tellegen delta 8697 canvas cover between 1986 and 1997, i kept a black book. His installations, wood and paper collages and photographs take the visitor on a journey into a constructed universe where the intersection between the real and the conceptual is anchored in a. Boris tellegen delta is the author of boris tellegen. This is a collection of installations, wood and paper collages and photographs which take the visitor on a journey into a constructed universe where the intersection between the real and the conceptual is anchored in a geometrical s. Boris tellegen delta by ben jones elms lesters painting. Boris tellegen artist bio and art for sale artspace. The robot is made from the letters from boris tellegen s graffiti name delt a. Discussing creative revolutions, our world and todays 247 creative society.
Augustine kofie, phil ashcroft, boris tellegen delta, james choules sheone, matt w. Delta is a comprehensive timetravel journey encompassing 11 years of black book production. The book is structured with a number of mini books within its pages, featuring indepth interviews and analysis with each artist by art historian ben jones, who had unprecedented access to visit each artist in their studios, and includes an interview with elms lesters gallery owner and curator paul jones. After studying industrial design engineering at the delft university of technology in the early 1990s, delta began creating mixedmedia sculptures, collages, and installations. Boris tellegen born 1968 boris tellegen delta is known for painting. Recap deconstructions group exhibition at backslash. Boris tellegen delta introduces his unplot juxtapoz. For boris it made sense to execute this toy robot again in concrete this time, the least child friendly material you can imagine. The influence of architecture and design is apparent in his work in all media, with. Presently at backslash in paris through march 28th is a show entitled current from boris delta tellegen. Adam neate, jose parla, phil frost, anthony lister, futura, james marshall dalek, boris tellegen delta, mark dean veca, ron english,a space invader, stash and wk interact. One of the most influential european graffiti artists, best known for breaking the dimensionality of the flat surface graffiti was painted on, took over the entire gallery space by creating sitespecific audiovisual installation. Alice gallery is currently presenting his work and since i love art with a street background, i really wanted to see it.
Compiled by fiona mckinnon and designed by iain cadby, contains over 58 full colour images, and with an illuminating text written by kodwo eshun, this book is the first comprehensive look at boris tellegens work. This iconic work by boris tellegen was originally designed in 2005 and executed in a 4,5m large wood sculpture for an. The work was installed deep within the walls and basement of the palais tokyo in paris. Jul 11, 2016 boris delta tellegen is having a new solo exhibition surface at backslash gallery in paris.
The book specifically catalogues elms lesters exhibitions over 12 years and covers 17 selected exhibitions and the work of a number of the contemporary art world. Boris delta tellegen is having a new solo exhibition surface at backslash gallery in paris. Boris delta tellegen recently exhibited new work in his solo exhibition surface at backslash gallery in paris. The multidimentional aspect plays an important part, and so are the lights and shadows effects. His creative work is moved by geometric shapes in 3d spaces.
Polygon art graffiti painting graffiti lettering graffiti styles process art street art graffiti contemporary art futurism sculpture. Documentary on the legendary dutch graffiti artist boris tellegen aka delta episode 23. Boris tellegen nl, 1968 began his artistic career in the 1980s, using his pseudonym delta. This is a collection of installations, wood and paper collages and photographs which take the visitor on a journey into a constructed universe where the intersection between the real and the conceptual is anchored in a geometrical style based on reversed perspectives. Nov 11, 2016 paper collage by boris tellegen aka delta alice gallery.
Graphite ann aimee sleeves and more boris tellegen delta on. Delta shows us why he is considered one of the most important graffiti. In the history of graffiti, he has come to be considered as the bridge between generations. Boris tellegen delta by ben jones elms lesters painting rooms. Learn more about the piece and artist, and its final selling price. Tag conf and unlock fair come to amsterdam street art today. Boris delta tellegen 8697 book, patta, 2016 heiko zahlmann, boris tellegen and raphael brunk show together at galerie droste, widewalls, 2016. Boris tellegen aka delta is having an exhibition titled surface at backslash gallery. Backslash is proud to announce surface, the first solo show by dutch artist boris tellegen better known by his delta tagto be held at the gallery. Graphite ann aimee sleeves and more by bori s tellegen delta hardcover, 64 pages, published 2012 by bori s tellegen delta isbn.
Particularly in the early years, i had the book with me wherever i went. Nov 16, 20 boris delta tellegen is having a new solo exhibition surface at backslash gallery in paris. Delta boris tellegem interviewed at his studio, amsterdam, 10th mar 2008 for elms lesters. This essay was first published in the elms lesters book. Since 2004, the london gallery elms lesters painting rooms has hosted seminal exhibits of contemporary artists, including graffiti artists futura, delta boris tellegen, space invader, kaws, and. In this journal youll find news and articles about what i do. Aug 11, 2015 the bridges of graffiti would be an ideal bridge but also a tangible one, chronicling the influence and crosspollination of artists and artworks that crossed the ocean. Delta boris tellegem interviewed at his studio, amsterdam, 10 th mar 2008 for elms lesters painting rooms this essay was first published in the elms lesters book.
Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Hidden behind the exhibition space where installations form todays contemporary artists have their work shown there is a secret installation started in. It was an a4sized book with a hard cover in which i made sketches and pasted photos of my own graffiti work. A juxtapoz favorite and past featured artist, boris tellegen delta, just opened an exciting solo exhibition at ron mandos gallery in his hometown of amsterdam. Boris tellegen delta, author of 8697 a black book, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. At the entrance we are surprised by a cool space designed by boris tellegen, an artist that has constantly experimented with 3d and architectural shapes. Adam neate, jose parla, phil frost, anthony lister, futura, james marshall dalek, boris tellegen delta, mark dean veca, ron english, space invader. Uncovering this truly international movement, which. The highlights are local punk graffiti legends diana ozon and hugo kaagman, new york star author and curator carlo mccormick, and local graffiti godfather boris tellegen aka delta inc. Boris tellegen, a 51yearold dutch graffiti pioneer better known as delta, says he was aware of supreme when they reached out several months ago to work on their fallwinter 2019 collection. In the film and book we talk to historians, critics, cultural figures and the artists at work. Tellegen first gained international fame as a graffiti artist back in the 1990s under the pseudo delta. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Boris tellegen, aka delta, is a visual artist who works primarily in the field of graffiti painting. Boris tellegen delta 8697 canvas cover book between 1986 and 1997, i kept a black book. Mike ritchie editions a paper book 24,5 x 31,5 cm 384 pages. The black books are sketchbooks where a writer sketches, pastes photographs of his pieces, polishes his style and makes research for future pieces. Using paper and wood the new body of work features intricate 3d collages, geometric images and installations. Surface by boris tellegen aka delta paris, france boris tellegen aka delta is having an exhibition titled surface at backslash gallery. Compiled by fiona mckinnon and designed by iain cadby, contains over 58 full colour images, and with an illuminating text written by kodwo eshun, this book is the first comprehensive look at boris. Dutch artist boris tellegen began his career in the 1980s as a textbased graffiti artist under the pseudonym delta. Boris tellegen is a plastic artist influenced by his background as delta, a european graffiti pioneer. Bookrelease 8697 van boris tellegen delta ron mandos. Boris tellegen a concrete toy this iconic work by boris tellegen was originally designed in 2005 and executed in a 4,5m large wood sculpture for an exhibition in pittsburgh.
Delta speaks about his supreme collaboration complex. Delta s studio occupies part of the top floor in a large warehouse building near amsterdams western docks. Documentary on the legendary dutch graffiti artist boris tellegen aka delta. As a graffiti artist, tellegen treated the twodimensional frame of the letter and the word as sculpture, bursting out or morphing into the wall, piercing its boundaries by adding a dimension. From fonts, logos or artists that inspires my everyday work. Page not found artists living in constant elevation dark silence in suburbia various works by boris tellegen aka delta. Delta boris tellegen biography delta boris tellegen.
As a graffiti artist, boris tellegen was known as delta, and on august 1, 2012, his graphite ann aimee sleeves and more collection will go on sale. The robot is made from the letters from boris tellegens graffiti name delta. A friendly takeover by boris tellegen boris tellegen aka delta, the dutch master of graffiti created. Dutch artist boris tellegens collages suggest a constructed universe where the intersection between the real. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book catalogs 17 exhibitions over the past 12 years with a whoswho of contemporary urban art. Watch the whole thing, its three parts and this is just the first. Whilst marking the gallerys 25th anniversary, the book specifically catalogues our exhibitions over the last 12 years and covers 17 selected exhibitions and the work of a number of the contemporary art worlds most high profile artists.
Using paper and wood the new body of work features intricate collages, geometric images and instal convergent, divergent and parallel boris tellegen surface by s. Delta, also known as boris tellegen, began as a graffiti artist and is widely scene as an important figure in the early years of the european. Dec 04, 2018 we are lucky enough to have true legends in our lineup. Its open now and a great show for lovers of geometry. Buy delta the new dutch master by boris tellegen, kodwo eshun, fiona. Delta is the name he used when he became active in the street art scene. Moore, mark lyken, sat one, christopher derek bruno, moneyless, mr jago, nawer, o. Full recap boris delta tellegen surface at backslash. The dutch artists second exhibition with the gallery features a collection of work inspired by the movement and unbroken activity the current, whether it. Before i tell you something more about the artist, lets see some pictures.
The bartlett book 20 is comprehensive and richly illustrated guide to the distinctive and radical work of bartlett students and researchers across the school undergraduate, postgraduate andmore melencolia city of sadness, section through the council tower of melencolia by thandloewenson ucl unit 10 flickr photo sharing. More than a reference, the book will timestamp this period within an emerging movement. Boris delta tellegen detail remi rough detail derm detail otwo detail poesia detail clemens behr detail order book here we have been meaning to post about futurism 2. Boris tellegens work has been exhibited in group and solo shows, including musee des beauxarts, tourcoing, france. At the heart of the book is record sleeve art work released on ann aimee a label under the dutch techno label delsin records which will be released in both a standard version and a limited.
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