Albert Oehlen - Tramonto Spaventoso

This book was published on the occasion of the exhibition Albert Oehlen: Tramonto Spaventoso at Gagosian, Beverly Hills, which brought together recent paintings by Oehlen that interpret, appropriate, and remix visual elements from John Graham's painting Tramonto Spaventoso (Terrifying Sunset, 1940-49). Expanding on the works exhibited in Albert Oehlen at the Serpentine Galleries, London, in 2019-20, four new monumental paintings in charcoal, acrylic, and fabric complete Oehlen's interpretation of the Rothko Chapel in Houston. A companion title to the Serpentine catalogue, this unbound large-format book includes full-bleed artwork reproductions, a foldout poster, and a clear acetate cover featuring a silkscreened drawing by Oehlen. It includes a conversation between Oehlen and curator Mark Godfrey, titled "Graham Rothko Shreds," in which the pair discuss the Rothko Chapel, John Graham, Leigh Bowery, and the complexities of working at such a large scale.