Almine Rech
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ARTWORKS
Additional artworks will be shown on 27/01/2021 !
News
For its first participation at BRAFA, Almine Rech will present a curated selection of modern and contemporary works that reflect the gallery’s cross-generational approach, bringing together historical figures and leading contemporary voices.
At the center of the presentation stands Crow (2025), a new kinetic sculpture by Belgian artist Hans Op de Beeck. Suspended in space, the life-size crow flaps its wings in a slow, rhythmic motion, evoking the illusion of flight. Combining mechanical precision with a quiet sense of melancholy, Crow embodies Op de Beeck’s poetic exploration of stillness, solitude, and the passage of time.
The booth will also feature a group of historical works by key modern masters: Pablo Picasso, with unique engravings (bons à tirer) from 1968 and rare ceramic pieces; Tom Wesselmann, represented by Smoker Study (for Smoker #11) (1972); and Vivian Springford, with a vibrant painting from 1973.
The presentation will also include significant works by Heinz Mack - including a 1959 relief and a series of ceramics - Johan Creten, with the ceramic Odore di Femmina, and works by Christopher Le Brun, Minjung Kim, and Ha Chong-Hyun, among others.
Through this selection, Almine Rech highlights its ongoing dialogue between modern and contemporary creation, and between established masters and artists shaping the language of our time.
BRAFA 2026 - Almine Rech - Press file
CONTACT
Brussels
Multiple locations
Rue de l’Abbaye 20
BE-1050 Brussels
ABOUT
Founded in Paris in 1989 with an exhibition of James Turrell’s Space Division work, Almine Rech has grown into an internationally recognised gallery known for its commitment to minimal, perceptual, and conceptual practices. Early collaborations with James Turrell, John McCracken, and Joseph Kosuth established its reputation for rigour and independence. Over the following decades, the gallery strategically expanded to Brussels, New York, and Shanghai, whilst maintaining its strong Parisian foundation. Each new space reflects a deliberate step toward deepening relationships with artists and collectors whilst preserving the gallery’s vision. The programme is rooted in enduring relationships with artists such as James Turrell, Joseph Kosuth, Jeff Koons, Ha Chong-Hyun, Richard Prince, Ryoji Ikeda and Larry Poons, alongside estates including those of Pablo Picasso, Tom Wesselmann, and Günther Förg. A new generation—Claire Tabouret, Nathaniel Mary Quinn, Chloe Wise, Vaughn Spann, Genesis Tramaine, Ewa Juszkiewicz, Ali Cherri, Oliver Beer—adds fresh voices to this dialogue, reinforcing the gallery’s commitment to originality and excellence across painting, sculpture, installation, and new media. Almine Rech champions artistic freedom as a vital force in society. Its mission is to support artists with clarity, coherence, and long-term commitment, presenting exhibitions across its international spaces and at leading fairs such as Art Basel, TEFAF, and Frieze. Through Almine Rech Editions, the gallery also produces prints, catalogues, and monographs, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of critical artistic discourse.
Founded : 1989
Specialisations
Modern and contemporary art
Fairs
ART021 – Shanghai, Art Paris, Art Basel, Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Basel Miami, Art Basel Paris, artmonte-carlo, Frieze London, Frieze Seoul, TEFAF New York, Tokyo Gendai, Frieze Los Angeles