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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.
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.
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Works
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Exhibitions
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NUCLEON
Jan Kalab 24 Mar - 22 Apr 2023RHODES 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...Read more -
London Art Fair 2022
21 - 24 Apr 2022Rhodes 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...Read more -
Summer Exhibition .21
22 Jul - 28 Aug 2021Rhodes 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...Read more -
SOLAR
Jan Kalab 13 Mar - 18 Apr 2020Rhodes 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...Read more
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News
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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, 2021We 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...Read more -
Jan Kaláb AR Sculpture at Signal Festival
Jan Kaláb creates an AR sculpture for this years Signal Festival October 27, 2021We 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...Read more -
Summer Exhibition .21
July 20, 2021We 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...Read more
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