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Almine Rech - Kenny Scharf, Jungle Jungle Jungle

September 4 - October 25, 2025, Abdijstraat 20 Rue de l'Abbaye, Brussels

Almine Rech Brussels is pleased to present 'Jungle Jungle Jungle,' Kenny Scharf's fourth solo show with the gallery. Kenny Scharf (b. 1958, United States) is a renowned artist affiliated with the 1980’s East Village Art movement in New York. Scharf developed a distinct and uniquely personal artistic style in paintings as well as sculpture, alongside his mentor Andy Warhol, and contemporaries like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring with whom he pioneered contemporary street art. 
References to popular culture reoccur throughout his works, such as appropriated cartoon characters from the Flintstones and Jetsons, as well as imagined anthropomorphic creatures. Through ecstatic compositions and a dazzling color palette, Scharf presents an immersive viewing experience that is both intimate and fresh. Scharf’s multifaceted practice - spanning painting, sculpture, installation work, murals, performance and fashion - reflects his dedication to the creation of dynamic forms of art that deconstruct existing artistic hierarchies, echoing the philosophy of Pop artists.
Yet Scharf’s artistic significance expands beyond the art historical terrain of Pop Art; the artist instead coined the term “Pop Surrealist” to describe his one-of-a-kind practice. His inclusion in the 1985 Whitney Biennial marked the start of his international phenomenon, a reputation that continues to thrive today...
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Almine Rech - Kenny Scharf, jungle Jungle Jungle

CONTACT

Brussels

Multiple locations

Rue de l’Abbaye 20

BE-1050 Brussels

t. +32 (0)2 648 56 84

contact.brussels@alminerech.com | www.alminerech.com

Paris

64 Rue de Turenne

FR-75003 Paris

t. +33 (0)1 45 83 71 90

contact.paris@alminerech.com

New York

361 Broadway

US-10013 New York

t. +1 212 804 8496

contact.newyork@alminerech.com

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