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Jan Kalab

Jan Kalab

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  • Jan Kaláb’s art features vibrantly coloured abstract designs of organic shapes in various forms, including paintings, sculptures, installations, and street murals.

    Jan Kaláb is a Czech visual artist, who became a prominent figure on the urban art scene after emerging from the Eastern Bloc. In the 1990s he established an iconic crew 'DSK', which proved crucial in introducing graffiti to the Czech Republic and beyond. His ever-expanding influence blurs the boundaries between great and minor art, the milieu of street art, graffiti and gallery art.

    Vivid colours, multiple layers and organically abstract forms are the basis of Kaláb's diverse practice. He draws inspiration from a collective of artistic genres which results in highly decorative and illusionistic compositions. Ultimately, Kaláb's work pays tribute to his past - the art of graffiti.

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    As his work developed, he found a new way to push his own limits and challenge himself by making 3D Graffiti. He is also known under aliases 'Cakes' aka 'Point'. These names used to distinguish specific points in his progressive artistic career and signify his conflicting multidisciplinary spectrum: the spontaneity of graffiti vs controlled geometric forms. As a result, Kaláb's method is a documentation of experimenting with a repertoire of medium, motion and variation; consistently inventing new forms and overcoming boundaries.

     

    Some of Kaláb’s selected solo shows include: “The Soul of Graffiti” at the Albin Polasek Museum, Winter Park, USA, “Point of Space” at Trafo gallery, Praha, CZ,“Perspective of Clouds” at Mirus Gallery, San Francisco, USA, ”Pluriforme” at Openspace Gallery, Paris, FR, “Awakening” at The House of Fine Art, London, UK.

  • Works
    • Jan Kalab, Innocent Gradient 621, 2021
      Innocent Gradient 621, 2021
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    • Jan Kalab, Tropical Medusa 1221, 2021
      Tropical Medusa 1221, 2021
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    • Jan Kalab, Violet Drop, 2021
      Violet Drop, 2021£ 10,200.00
    • Jan Kalab, Dusk Glow, 2020
      Dusk Glow, 2020
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    • Jan Kalab, Freezy Glow, 2020
      Freezy Glow, 2020£ 8,700.00
    • Jan Kalab, Green Radiance, 2020
      Green Radiance, 2020
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    • Jan Kalab, Radiance of Heat, 2020
      Radiance of Heat, 2020
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    • Jan Kalab, Wave Glow, 2020
      Wave Glow, 2020
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  • Exhibitions
    • NUCLEON

      NUCLEON

      Jan Kalab 24 Mar - 22 Apr 2023
      RHODES is delighted to welcome back Czech artist Jan Kalab for his second solo show. His spectacular 2020 exhibition ‘SOLAR’ took us on a journey of colour and shape, inspired...
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    • London Art Fair 2022

      London Art Fair 2022

      21 - 24 Apr 2022
      Rhodes Contemporary Art is delighted to be taking part in the 34th annual London Art Fair at The Business Design Centre, 21st - 24th April 2022 (Booth G3). Featuring a...
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    • Summer Exhibition .21

      Summer Exhibition .21

      22 Jul - 28 Aug 2021
      Rhodes Contemporary Art is proud to present our Summer Exhibition 2021, showcasing a dynamic collection of contemporary emerging and mid-career artists working now. Kicking-off what will become an annual group...
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    • SOLAR

      SOLAR

      Jan Kalab 13 Mar - 18 Apr 2020
      Rhodes Contemporary Art is proud to present our inaugural solo show with Czech artist Jan Kalab. The show brings together a collection of new original works, drawing inspiration from the...
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  • News
    • Nick Smith and Jan Kalab *smashing it* at Auction!

      Nick Smith and Jan Kalab *smashing it* at Auction!

      Rhodes Contemporary Artist's Nick Smith and Jan Kalab at Bonham's and Sotheby's auctions. November 18, 2021
      We are pleased to announce that two of our artists, Nick Smith and Jan Kalab recently appeared at Bonham's 'Pop x Culture' and Sotheby's '20th...
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    • Jan Kaláb AR Sculpture at Signal Festival

      Jan Kaláb AR Sculpture at Signal Festival

      Jan Kaláb creates an AR sculpture for this years Signal Festival October 27, 2021
      We are excited to announce that Prague's Festival of Light 'Signal Festival' is currently showcasing contemporary artist, Jan Kalá b's AR sculpture 'Mechanic Galaxy'. This...
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    • Summer Exhibition .21

      Summer Exhibition .21

      July 20, 2021
      We are excited to announce that the much-anticipated Summer Exhibition .21, will be opening this Thursday, where we will be showcasing a dynamic collection of...
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  • Press
    • Hypebeast - Jan Kalab Brings Highly Emotive Sculptural Works to Rhodes Contemporary Art

      Hypebeast, March 11, 2020

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