Lars Laumann at ISCP Open Studios

A special, 15th anniversary ten-day exhibition of international contemporary art, this event presents works by the 41 artists, artist groups and curators currently in residence at ISCP. Residents of ISCP employ a refreshingly diverse range of styles in the mediums of painting, drawing, photography, video, performance, sculpture and installation, all of which will be on view in their studios. Open Studios will also provide an insightful look into contemporary curatorial practices.

Laumann draws his inspiration from the outskirts of popular culture in the form of found texts, images, and objects. By sampling and re-editing, he creates collages, books, and videos. Mixing different media and techniques to create idiosyncratic worlds, the results are, at times, absurd and unsettling revelations of our collective modern mythologies.

Laumann's work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions, including White Columns, Foxy Productions, and MoMA in New York, 5th Berlin Biennial in Berlin in Germany, and in the summer of 2009 he presented new works at Trænafestivalen on the island of Træna in North of Norway. His recent work including screenings, solo exhibitions, and group exhibitions in Berlin, London, Oslo, and New York, have received international acclaim.

ISCP has hosted more than 850 artists and curators from over 50 countries that have significantly contributed to New York's art community. The program is designed to connect ISCP participants to local institutions, key professionals, and a broad range of international visitors. The interaction between artists, curators, and critics at ISCP creates opportunities that support every stage of artistic production and development, offering career advancing exchanges such as long-term collaborations and exhibition participation.