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Sven Gex at Halmet

Solo Show «celebratory», October 19 until November 16, 2025

Artists

Sven Gex

Institution

Halmet

Location

Zurich-Oerlikon

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Press release (PDF)

Website

halmet.org

Exhibition View Solo Show Sven Gex «celebratory» at Halmet, Zurich-Oerlikon, 2025 / Photo: Tereza Glazova / Courtesy: the artist and Halmet

Celebratory Exhibition by Sven Gex at Halmet

Sven Gex's solo show "celebratory" at Halmet features a unique collection of artworks that blend gift wrapping paper, nails, glass, and printed images from the 'character fitting' series. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of characters, from a swim coach to a maid-of-all-work, each depicted with intricate detail and creativity. The artist explores themes of identity, transformation, and societal roles through these character studies, inviting viewers to reflect on the complexities of human experience.

Ronnie's World Performance by Sophie Becker

Sophie Becker's performance at Halmet, titled "Ronnie's World," is a collaborative piece with Sven Gex that complements the "celebratory" exhibition. Using hand-cut printed pictures and staples, Becker creates a garland that pays homage to the maid-of-all-work character, as well as a second garland inspired by Holbein and McQueen. The performance adds a dynamic element to the exhibition, engaging audiences in a visual and tactile experience.

Mouthful

The narrative "Mouthful" presented at Halmet delves into the intimate relationship between a woman and an enigmatic male figure. Through vivid descriptions and evocative imagery, the story explores themes of connection, isolation, and self-discovery. The woman's interactions with the male character reveal a complex interplay of emotions, desires, and vulnerabilities, inviting contemplation on the nature of human relationships and the intricacies of communication. Text by Kurt Cassady Curated by Divided Studios Acknowledgments: Special thanks to Elia Brülhart, Caspar Bultmann, Lars Wicki, Tamara Vepkhvadze, Bodo Braegger, Fluentum Berlin, LAB Junges Theater Zürich Supported by: Stadt Zürich Kultur, Fachstelle Kultur Kanton Zürich

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Exhibition View Solo Show Sven Gex «celebratory» at Halmet, Zurich-Oerlikon, 2025 / Photo: Tereza Glazova / Courtesy: the artist and Halmet

Exhibition View Solo Show Sven Gex «celebratory ; view on printed images from the ‚character fitting‘ series 2021-ongoing, gift wrapping paper, nails, glass» at Halmet, Zurich-Oerlikon, 2025 / Photo: Tereza Glazova / Courtesy: the artist and Halmet

Exhibition View Solo Show Sven Gex «celebratory» at Halmet, Zurich-Oerlikon, 2025 / Photo: Tereza Glazova / Courtesy: the artist and Halmet

Exhibition View Solo Show Sven Gex «celebratory ; view on Sven Gex, garland for ‚celebratory‘ (maid-of-all-work character), 2025, hand cut printed pictures, staples and Sophie Becker, Setup of “Ronnie’s World”, Performance during the opening night» at Halmet, Zurich-Oerlikon, 2025 / Photo: Tereza Glazova / Courtesy: the artist and Halmet

Exhibition View Solo Show Sven Gex «celebratory ; view on garland for ‚celebratory‘ (maid-of-all-work character), 2025, hand cut printed pictures, staples» at Halmet, Zurich-Oerlikon, 2025 / Photo: Tereza Glazova / Courtesy: the artist and Halmet

Exhibition View Solo Show Sven Gex «celebratory ; view on garland for ‚celebratory‘ (maid-of-all-work character)(Detail), 2025, hand cut printed pictures, staples» at Halmet, Zurich-Oerlikon, 2025 / Photo: Tereza Glazova / Courtesy: the artist and Halmet

Exhibition View Solo Show Sven Gex «celebratory ; view on garland for ‚celebratory‘ (holbein/mcqueen), 2025, hand cut printed pictures, staples, velvet ribbon» at Halmet, Zurich-Oerlikon, 2025 / Photo: Tereza Glazova / Courtesy: the artist and Halmet