• Organized by Franck Gautherot & Seungduk Kim Fundraising for Consortium Museum 15 October – 7 December 2024 Vernissage: Tuesday 15...
    Leonor Fini
    Sfinge la morte / La Belle, 1973
    Gouache on paper
    71 x 54 cm (28 x 21 ¼ in)

     

    Organized by Franck Gautherot & Seungduk Kim
    Fundraising for Consortium Museum
     
    15 October – 7 December 2024
    Vernissage: Tuesday 15 October, 4 – 8 pm
    4 rue des Minimes, 75003 Paris
     
    Galerie Marguo is pleased to present Deli Dali, a vibrant, surreal feast of works by 11 historical and contemporary artists. Organized as a fundraiser for the Consortium Museum in Dijon, France by its directors Franck Gautherot and Seungduk Kim, the exhibition opens during Art Basel Paris week and will be on view from 15 October to 7 December 2024.
     
    Artists: Gertrude Abercrombie (1909–1977), Sylvie Auvray, Kinga BartisLeonor Fini (1907–1996), John Fou, Ernst Fuchs (1930–2015), Ana KarkarNicolette Mishkan, Eusapia Palladino (1854–1918), Fawn RogersDennis Miranda ZamoranoZheng Zhilin.
     
    Full Press Release: English . French
  • Deli Dali is casual and perplexing, but generous and colorful. It presents a blend of good and odd feelings created predominantly by women from diverse generations and geographies. This exhibition celebrates painting—with some three-dimensional objects—driven by exceptional skill and crafts(wo)manship.
     
    In this show, ‘dali’ becomes a common noun—a provocative reference embraced with subversive taste. Taste, of course, carries its own history and context: deli for German delicatessen and épiceries fines in French.
     
    Mystery and ‘mystories’ are only hinted at; the works may seem nonsensical but are, in fact, narratively structured. A touch of surrealism and black-and-white magic—combined with vibrant colors—interconnects the pieces, creating a diagrammatic link to punchy songlines that stretch across eras and places.
     
    — Franck Gautherot & Seungduk Kim, organizers of this exhibition
  • GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE

    b. 1909 – d. 1977, Chicago

     

  • A self-taught painter from Chicago, Gertrude Abercrombie is closely connected to the city's jazz scene, and this influence is reflected in her art’s rhythmic, introspective qualities. Her works, filled with symbolic objects, transform domestic spaces into surreal, dreamlike environments that reveal deep psychological layers. Often described as embodying inquiétante étrangeté (disturbing strangeness), her miniature paintings create a world that is both quiet and unsettling.
  • Gertrude Abercrombie, Shell (For Karl Priebe), 1957

    Gertrude Abercrombie

    Shell (For Karl Priebe), 1957
    Oil on paper
    15.88 x 23.83 cm (6 ¼ x 9 ⅜ in)
    34.29 x 42.24 x 4.14 cm (13 ½ x 16 ⅝ x 1 ⅝ in) framed
  • SYLVIE AUVRAY

    b. 1974, Paris

     

  • Sylvie Auvray, Seurat, 2019

    Sylvie Auvray

    Seurat, 2019
    High fire glazed clay. Attaches on the back in resin
    78 x 105 x 9 cm (30 ¾ x 41 ⅜ x 3 ½ in)
  • Sylvie Auvray is a Paris-based painter and ceramicist known for her playful and unconventional approach to materials. Her work often blurs the line between tradition and experimentation, as seen in her daring projects in Japan that merge cultural craftsmanship with contemporary artistic exploration.
     
    A long-time collaborator with the Consortium Museum, her quirky creations—such as pompom brooms and grotesque ceramics—are part of its permanent collection. Auvray’s work challenges the familiar, turning everyday objects into whimsical, surrealist forms that evoke a sense of the uncanny.
    • Sylvie Auvray Hawaii, 2024 Enamel, stoneware, white pompom 60 x 22 cm (23 ⅝ x 8 ⅝ in)
      Sylvie Auvray
      Hawaii, 2024
      Enamel, stoneware, white pompom
      60 x 22 cm (23 ⅝ x 8 ⅝ in)
    • Sylvie Auvray Shigaraki, 2024 Enamel, stoneware, green pompom 70 x 26 cm (27 ½ x 10 ¼ in)
      Sylvie Auvray
      Shigaraki, 2024
      Enamel, stoneware, green pompom
      70 x 26 cm (27 ½ x 10 ¼ in)
    • Sylvie Auvray Greeny, 2024 Enamel, stoneware, green, black and white pompom 70 x 14 cm (27 ½ x 5 ½ in)
      Sylvie Auvray
      Greeny, 2024
      Enamel, stoneware, green, black and white pompom
      70 x 14 cm (27 ½ x 5 ½ in)
  • KINGA BARTIS

    b. 1984, Romania-Hungary, based in Copenhagen

     

  • Kinga Bartis is an artist based in Copenhagen, known for creating immersive worlds where elongated figures, plants, animals, and landscapes intertwine. Her work reflects the ebb and flow of existence, capturing the interconnectedness of all elements within a shifting environment. Through her unique visual language, Bartis invites viewers to explore the dynamic relationships between nature and humanity, revealing the beauty and complexity of an ever-changing world.
  • Kinga Bartis, We have been here before, 2024

    Kinga Bartis

    We have been here before, 2024
     
  • Kinga Bartis, Dimmed paths through fragile hearts 2, 2024

    Kinga Bartis

    Dimmed paths through fragile hearts 2, 2024
    Oil on canvas on board
    27 x 41 cm (10 ⅝ x 16 ⅛ in)
    28.8 x 42.8 x 3.5 cm (11 ⅜ x 16 ⅞ x 1 ⅜ in) framed
  • LEONOR FINI

    b. 1907 – d. 1996, Buenos Aires

     

  • Though born in Argentina, Leonor Fini spends most of her life in Paris, where she becomes a central figure among the Surrealists, befriending artists like Man Ray and Max Ernst. Known for her fiercely independent spirit, Fini’s work extends beyond painting to include performances, costumes, and a passion for cats. Her art, celebrated for its eroticism and theatricality, defied convention and explored themes of female power and fantasy. The Times famously described her as an icon of "beauty, erotic art, and a legion of lovers."
  • Leonor Fini, Sfinge la morte / La Belle, 1973

    Leonor Fini

    Sfinge la morte / La Belle, 1973
    Gouache on paper
    71 x 54 cm (28 x 21 ¼ in)
  • JOHN FOU

    b. 1983, Les Lilas, based in Paris

     

  • John Fou begins his artistic journey as a circus performer before transitioning to dance and then to painting. His vibrant’ surrealist canvases draw inspiration from his experiences in the performing arts and the realms of dreams. Now based in Paris, Fou's work captures the essence of movement and emotion, inviting viewers into a whimsical world that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy.
    • John Fou Bouffons, 2024 Acrylic and colored pencils on canvas 130 x 98 cm (51 ⅛ x 38 ⅝ in)
      John Fou
      Bouffons, 2024
      Acrylic and colored pencils on canvas
      130 x 98 cm (51 ⅛ x 38 ⅝ in)
    • John Fou Circus wheel, 2024 Acrylic and colored pencil on canvas 116 x 89 cm (45 ⅝ x 35 in)
      John Fou
      Circus wheel, 2024
      Acrylic and colored pencil on canvas
      116 x 89 cm (45 ⅝ x 35 in)
  • ERNST FUCHS

    b. 1930 – d. 2015, Vienna

     

  • Ernst Fuchs (1930 - 2015) is a prominent Austrian painter and printmaker, known as a founding member of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism. His work, infused with mysticism, blends mythological and religious themes using techniques reminiscent of the Old Masters. A significant figure in post-war European art, Fuchs mentored emerging artists in Paris and Vienna, offering a unique perspective that grounded fantasy in realism and left a lasting impact on the art world.
  • ANA KARKAR

    b. 1986, San Francisco, based in Paris

     

  • Ana Karkar, a gestural figurative artist, plays with the collective unconscious, drawing inspiration from horror films and contemporary photography. Her expressive brushstrokes evoke the techniques of Edvard Munch and Francis Bacon, while her compositions channel the Viennese Secession and the psychedelic art of her hometown.
    • Ana Karkar Until he appeared again, 2024 Oil on linen 160 x 220 cm (63 x 86 ⅝ in)
      Ana Karkar
      Until he appeared again, 2024
      Oil on linen
      160 x 220 cm (63 x 86 ⅝ in)
    • Ana Karkar Ghost of an eye, 2024 Oil on linen 130 x 97 cm (51 ⅛ x 38 ¼ in)
      Ana Karkar
      Ghost of an eye, 2024
      Oil on linen
      130 x 97 cm (51 ⅛ x 38 ¼ in)
  • NICOLETTE MISHKAN

    b. 1986, Los Angeles

     

  • Nicolette Mishkan is a first-generation Iranian-American artist based in Los Angeles. Her futuristic paintings intertwine human forms with underwater realms, creating a dreamlike, dark fantasy. Focusing exclusively on female characters, her mermaids navigate a symbolic landscape that critiques women's positions within patriarchal structures. Mishkan's art transforms these figures into powerful symbols of resilience and identity. Her recent work was featured in the Consortium Museum's exhibition The Drawing Centre Show.
    • Nicolette Mishkan Untitled, 2024 Oil on canvas 61 x 91 cm (24 x 35 ⅞ in)
      Nicolette Mishkan
      Untitled, 2024
      Oil on canvas
      61 x 91 cm (24 x 35 ⅞ in)
    • Nicolette Mishkan Spindle, 2024 Oil on canvas 61 x 46 cm (24 x 18 ⅛ in)
      Nicolette Mishkan
      Spindle, 2024
      Oil on canvas
      61 x 46 cm (24 x 18 ⅛ in)
    • Nicolette Mishkan Slow Motion Valentine, 2024 Oil on canvas 35.5 x 28 cm (13 ¾ x 11 in)
      Nicolette Mishkan
      Slow Motion Valentine, 2024
      Oil on canvas
      35.5 x 28 cm (13 ¾ x 11 in)
  • EUSAPIA PALLADINO

    b. 1854 – d. 1918, Sicily

     

  • Eusapia Palladino is a famous medium and magician whose séances enthralled early 20th-century spiritualists. Renowned for her ability to conjure mysterious phenomena, she attracted a diverse audience of intellectuals and artists exploring the boundaries between life and death. Her enigmatic presence captivated the Surrealists, inspiring them with her unique blend of mysticism and theatricality, leaving a lasting legacy in both art and spirituality.
  • Eusapia Palladino, Séance by medium Eusapia Palladino. In the presence of Sully Prudhomme and the Baroness de Watteville, among others,...

    Eusapia Palladino

    Séance by medium Eusapia Palladino. In the presence of Sully Prudhomme and the Baroness de Watteville, among others, 1895-1900
    Silver gelatin print mounted on paper board
    11.9 x 17 cm (4 ¾ x 6 ¾ in) print
    14.8 x 19.3 cm (5 ⅞ x 7 ⅝ in) mount
    19.5 x 23.2 x 3.5 cm (7 ¹¹/₁₆ x 9 ¹/₈ x 1 ³/₈) framed
  • FAWN ROGERS

    b. 1974, Portland, based in Los Angeles

     

  • Fawn Rogers is a Los Angeles-based artist whose work explores themes of power, violence, and human nature, often using the oyster as a provocative symbol. Blending still life and portraiture, her paintings confront the harsh realities of modern life, tackling issues like patriarchy, climate change, and exploitation with a bold, unflinching approach.
  • Fawn Rogers, Sundowner, 2024

    Fawn Rogers

    Sundowner, 2024
    Oil on canvas
    127 x 101.6 cm (50 x 40 in)
  • DENNIS MIRANDA ZAMORANO

    b. 1993, Mexico City

     

  • Dennis Miranda Zamorano is self-taught artist whose work is deeply rooted in the traditions of El Tianguis, Mexico's iconic open-air markets, where his family has long been involved. His art combines the vibrant, chaotic energy of these markets with elements of fantasy, creating a unique fusion of cultural and imaginative influences.
     
    For Deli Dali, Zamorano reinterprets a historical lithograph, meticulously re-illustrating it with fantastical elements that speak to his heritage and artistic vision. His works were previously included in the Abstraction (re)creation exhibition at the Consortium Museum earlier this year. 
  • Dennis Miranda Zamorano, Insomnia (family portrait), 2024

    Dennis Miranda Zamorano

    Insomnia (family portrait), 2024
    Inks, acrylic paint and pencil color on Hahnemühle German etching paper
    105 x 134.5 cm (41 ⅜ x 52 ½ in)
    119.6 x 148.5 x 3.5 cm (47 ⅛ x 58 ½ x 1 ⅜ in) framed
  • ZHENG ZHILIN

    b. 1991, Guangzhou

     

  • Based in Guangzhou, China, Zheng Zhilin explores the fluidity of physical form and the abstraction of body language in her colorful, dynamic compositions. Her works often depict solid, rounded human figures or familiar objects, blending movement with stillness in ways that create a sense of the grotesque. By altering perspectives and distorting proportions, Zhilin’s art evokes both liveliness and tension, making everyday scenes appear surreal. Her imaginative approach invites viewers to reconsider the boundaries of perception, space, and reality.
    • Zheng Zhilin Palace of Myths 1, 2024 Oil on canvas 60 x 60 cm (23 ⅝ x 23 ⅝ in)
      Zheng Zhilin
      Palace of Myths 1, 2024
      Oil on canvas
      60 x 60 cm (23 ⅝ x 23 ⅝ in)
    • Zheng Zhilin Palace of Myths 2, 2024 Oil on canvas 60 x 60 cm (23 ⅝ x 23 ⅝ in)
      Zheng Zhilin
      Palace of Myths 2, 2024
      Oil on canvas
      60 x 60 cm (23 ⅝ x 23 ⅝ in)
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