LATEST EXHIBITION
“THE UNSEEN WORKS”
17 SEPTEMBER – 1 DECEMBER 2009
A RARE COLLECTION OF UNSEEN WORKS BY TWO RESPECTIVE ICONIC ARTISTS
MARK KANNEMEYER : THE BERLIN PAINTINGS
ROGER BALLEN : THE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS
ATTEND THE PRE-OPENING, PRESENTED BY ROGER BALLEN ON 16 SEPTEMBER BY JOINING THE MAILING LIST
MORE ABOUT MARK KANNEMEYERS BERLIN PAINTINGS
Whilst Mark was completing his Meisterschüler (Cum Laude) in Berlin (1986-1992) he produced a number of large-scale paintings. The works returned to South Africa upon Mark’s return from exile in 1996 and have been stored ever since. He has refused to paint any new works. Whilst Mark is renowned for his acclaimed illustration under the name of Lorcan White and his role in the legendary Bitterkomix series, his paintings have largely remained a secret. Rooke Gallery acquired the full collection of paintings and requested Mark’s permission to exhibit the works along with twelve unseen illustrations completed by Mark over the same period in Berlin.
MORE ABOUT ROGER BALLEN’S UNSEEN AND VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS
Roger Ballen will present a collection of his vintage photographs that stretch back to the early 1970’s. This exclusive collection provides a rare glimpse into Roger’s world that to date has remained hidden. It further provides context to to the trajectory of Ballen’s career over the last 30 years.