麥可‧卡根
Michael Kagan's artworks revolve around the theme of space exploration and astronauts, showcasing humanity's longing for the unknown and spirit of exploration. Kagan's paintings are characterized by bold, sharp brushstrokes and a technological color palette. Influenced by abstract expressionism and impressionism, he excels in capturing motion and energy. Through his brushwork, he portrays the courage and grandeur of individuals in extreme environments, presenting magnificent scenes and a sense of mystery. Kagan's passion for the cosmos is evident in his works, immersing viewers in a vast and adventurous experience.
麥可·卡根的作品以太空探索和太空人為主題，展現人類對未知的渴望和探索精神。卡根的畫作通常以大膽、銳利的筆觸和科技感的色彩為特點，受到抽象表現主義和印象主義的影響，他善於捕捉動態和能量，通過筆觸的運用表現出人物在極端環境下的勇氣和豪情，呈現出壯麗的景象和神秘的氛圍。卡根對宇宙的熱情在作品中得以展現，觀看之間，仿佛置身於一場壯闊的冒險之中。
B. 1980, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
Lives and Works in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2023
'Moonwalkers', Almine Rech, Paris, FR
2022
'It Lasts Forever', Almine Rech, London, England
2021
'Time To Go', Almine Rech, Brussels, Belgium
'It's Never Over', OTI HK, Hong Kong
2020
'Any Time We Get Is Luck', OTI HK, Hong Kong
2019
'I Was There When It Happened', Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Virginia Beach, VA
'McEnroe', The Journal Gallery, New York, USA
2018
'We Have Felt The Ground Shake', Bill Brady Gallery, Miami, USA
'Mavericks', The Journal Gallery, New York, USA
'Summit Push', Half Gallery, New York, USA
2017
'Death Zone', Joshua Liner Gallery, New York, USA
2016
'Lights Out', Joshua Liner Gallery, New York, USA
2014
'Thunder in the Distance', Joshua Liner Gallery, New York, USA
2012
'I Am My Father's Son', Space SBH, Saint Barthélemy, French West Indies
Selected Group Exhibitions
2022
'25 Years', Harper's, East Hampton, NY, USA
2021
'Melrose', Harper's, Los Angeles, CA
'Expedition', Brattleboro Museum, Brattleboro, USA
2020
'Under Glass', Half Gallery, New York, USA
'36 Paintings', Harper's, East Hampton, USA
2020
'To Paint Is To Love Again', Nino Meir Gallery, Los Angeles, USA
2019
'Apollo Art: 50 Year Retrospective', NASA Space Center, Houston, Texas
'Fatherhood', OTI LA, Los Angeles, USA
2017
'Muhammed Ali', Joshua Liner Gallery, New York, USA
2012
'Shake The Dust Off', Allegra LaViola Gallery, New York, USA
2010
'Growing Pains', Charles de Jonghe Gallery, Brussels, Belgium
2009
'Island Myland, Donald Baechler, Will Cotton, Michael Kagan', Eden Roc Gallery, Eden Rock, Saint Barthélemy, French
West Indies
2006
'Fellows Show', NYAA, New York, NY, USA
Collections
Hall Art Collection, Reading, Vermont
Yusaku Maezawa, Chiba, Japan
Maki Collection, Tokyo, Japan
Mark Parker / Nike, Beaverton, Oregon
Gemini Trust Company, New York, New York
Fidelity Investments Corporate Contemporary Art Collection, Boston, Massachusetts
Astronaut Leland Melvin, Lynchburg, Virginia
Lloyd Thornburg, St. Barthélemy, French West Indies
Founders Fund, San Fransisco, California
Jacob & Co., New York, New York
