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Blurred Realities | Curating the Space Between Dream + Form

October 23, 2024

Blurred figure in a yellow top with black stripe bending forward against a neutral gray background.

Exploring Blurred Realities in Contemporary Art

Blurred realities in contemporary art offer a sophisticated interplay between abstraction and emotion, creating dreamlike spaces that invite introspection. Artists such as Franceska Kirke, Lee Yanor, and Kyungwoo Chun excel at softening traditional forms, allowing emotional resonance to surpass physical detail and foster profound, personal connections.

The Elegance of Ambiguity

There is a quiet elegance inherent in blurred realities in contemporary art, evoking memories—fleeting, impressionistic, and always just beyond full comprehension. These atmospheric qualities transform interiors, imparting a sense of calm and intrigue, whether within refined minimalist spaces or juxtaposed against structured design elements.

Creating Space for Reflection

Blurred realities in contemporary art have a unique allure that transcends the obvious, encouraging endless interpretations. These artworks inject spaces with understated yet powerful presence, creating visual pauses that invite deep reflection and emotional engagement, providing relief from daily routines.

Immerse Yourself in the Collection

Discover this curated collection and immerse yourself in the captivating world of blurred realities in contemporary art, where each piece transcends definition and invites a deeper level of contemplation.

Abstract portrait of a blurred figure with a white, hand-drawn outline of a face superimposed over a red-brown background.

Kyungwoo Chun ‘Face of Face #2’ 2017, Inkjet print on Aluminum

A person in vibrant traditional dress and hat walking through a stone archway, captured in soft motion blur.

Rosa Frei ‘The Spirit of Morocco’ Limited Edition of 1, Photography, Color on Paper

Abstract spiral photograph taken from a staircase, with people distorted into swirling motion lines.

Eitan Vitkon ‘Spiral’ 2007, C-Print on Diasec

Overhead motion-blurred view of commuters walking across a tiled floor in a bustling public transit station.

Eitan Vitkon ‘NYC Subway’ 2011, C-Print on Diasec

Obscured and blurred version of the Mona Lisa, with facial features softened to near abstraction on a dark background.

Franceska Kirke ‘Blur’ 2nd version, 2017, Oil on Canvas

Blurred image of a figure dancing in front of a yellow wall, with red and pink motion trails extending from their body.

Emilie Möri ‘DANCE (part Il) n°28’ Limited Edition of 25, Photography, Color on Paper

Black and white image of a blurred figure walking in front of dense blooming hydrangea bushes.

Chris Lowell ’31 Days Triptych #2 of 3′ Edition of 8, 2011, Silver Gelatin

Blurred image of a person’s arm holding a bright neon green book against a deep blue and purple backdrop.

Kyungwoo Chun ‘Brea Things 1’ Edition of 5, 2008, C-Print on Diasec

Black and white image of women twirling in voluminous dresses, captured mid-spin with dramatic motion blur.

Thurston Hopkins ‘Pavilion Blur’ 1953, Black and White Photography

High-speed motion blur of a passing train with red, white, and blue cars set against a snowy mountain landscape.

Rolf Sachs ‘19.03.2013 – 10:37:16’ 2013, C-Print

Dreamlike, out-of-focus portrait of a person with indistinct facial features against a blue background, with subtle pink marks.

Miaz Brothers ‘Young Man I’ 2014, Acrylic on Canvas

Soft-focused vertical stripes in a rainbow gradient, blending warm and cool tones in a seamless spectrum.

Patrick Dintino ‘Vision Quest’ 2005, Oil on Canvas

Expressive black-and-white image of dancers mid-performance, bodies in dramatic motion blur.

Lee Yanor ‘Runners Trio’ 2015, Double Printed on Voile

Horizontal blur of cool green and blue hues, resembling an abstracted landscape in motion.

Bonnie Edelman ‘Visits Below, T&C’ 2012, C-Print

Blurred photograph of a hillside forest with soft motion trails creating a painterly effect of green and gold.

Rolf Sachs ‘12.11.2013 – 13:06:54’ 2013, C-Print

Soft-focus horizontal blur of a golden seascape with a calm horizon and subtle light gradients.

Christine Matthäi ‘Liquid Gold Sagaponack Sea’ 2014, C-Print on Plexiglass

Experimental portrait of a woman with glowing pink lips and white eyeshadow, bathed in electric blue lighting.

Melvin Sokolsky ‘Lip Streaks, Donna Mitchell, New York’ 1967, Archival Pigment Print

Motion-blurred photograph of three cyclists on orange bikes riding through an urban area, with soft street and building reflections.

Eitan Vitkon ‘Barcelona Barcelona’ 2012

Blurred figure in a yellow outfit standing against a vibrant gradient backdrop of blue, teal, and violet tones.

Bill Armstrong ‘Untitled (Film Noir #1433)’ 2012, C Print

Blurry reflection of a standing figure in rippling water, partially distorted by surface movement.

Lee Yanor ‘Mami 6’ 2014, C Print & Print on Voile

Intense blue-toned blur resembling shifting water or light trails, with a sense of horizontal motion.

Bonnie Edelman ‘Blue Medina’ 2018, C-Print

Dreamlike underwater photograph of women in flowing white dresses, their forms distorted by rippling water.

Barbara Cole ‘Consensus’ 2013, Chromogenic Print Face-Mounted to Plexiglass, Back-Mounted to Hidden Aluminum Channel

Motion-blurred photo of tall yellow wildflowers against deep blue shadows, creating a vibrant abstract field.

Kyungwoo Chun ‘Light Calligraphy 1’ 2004, C-Print on Aluminium

Blurred figure in a yellow top with black stripe bending forward against a neutral gray background.

Kyungwoo Chun ‘The Weight #3’ 2016, C-Print/Diasec

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