Previews: Christian Rex Van Minnen “Golden Memes” @ Robischon Gallery
Posted by SAL, January 12, 2015
On January 15th, Christian Rex van Minnen will be opening a solo at Robischon Gallery in Denver, Colorado. Titled Golden Memes, the show will be presenting his take on the memes and visual leitmotifs of the Dutch Golden Age and other European Old Master works. With about 10 mostly large scale oils, the New York-based painter will be introducing his twisted version of familiar compositions and imagery that marked this important period in the art history. By mixing this iconic painting style with contemporary pop culture, van Minnen’s paintings are known for their bizarre visual language […]
