Urs Fischer: Eugène Atget Solo Painting Exhibition at Gagosian Athens

This exhibition presents a series of new paintings by Urs Fischer, marking his first solo presentation at the gallery in Athens. Through a collage-like aesthetic combining silkscreening, painting, and stenciling, Fischer explores themes of urban perception and sensory overload inspired by his observation of Los Angeles.

Gagosian’s exhibition Eugène Atget features a new body of work by artist Urs Fischer. Exploring themes of representation and the complexity of modern urban life, the artist utilizes a diverse range of materials—including gesso, latex, and alcohol ink—to create layered compositions that blend figuration with abstraction. These works reflect the visual intensity of contemporary environments, capturing the fragmented, fast-paced nature of city life through an aesthetic influenced by historical motifs and personal observation. The exhibition’s title pays homage to the French photographer Eugène Atget, whose work famously documented the changing streetscapes of Paris. Much like Atget’s approach to recording architecture, Fischer’s latest paintings act as a palimpsest of textures, signs, and imagery. By interrogating the relationship between historical archives and the chaotic present, the exhibition highlights Fischer’s ongoing interest in how objects and environments are perceived and reconstructed within the artistic medium.

The gallery is located at 22 Anapiron Polemou Street, Athens. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM to 7 PM, with extended hours until 8 PM on Thursdays. No booking information is explicitly required for standard admission; visitors are encouraged to contact the gallery for inquiries regarding the exhibition.