XIPPAS

Paris | France
Genève | Switzerland
Punta del Este | Uruguay
Directors | Renos Xippas & Sofía Silva

Xippas Galleries was founded by Renos Xippas in 1990 in Paris and then expanded to large European and Latin American cities such as Geneva and Montevideo. Dedicated to international contemporary art, the gallery has acted as a platform for the discovery and promotion of emerging and consecrated artists. From the heart of Paris Xippas Galleries is present in the international artistic circuit, continuously developing individual and collective exhibitions.

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BIO

Takis (1925-2019, Athens) was a prominent figure in the European postwar art scene, renowned for his exploration of invisible forces and the omnipresence of energy in all things. His work often centered on the energy of magnetic fields, a concept he incorporated into his artistic experiments from the 1950s onwards. Takis is best known for his invention of telemagnetic sculptures, where everyday metal objects defy gravity using magnets and float in space. This innovative approach combined physical laws with technology, allowing him to "introduce a new, continuous, and living force into sculpture." His work blurs the boundaries between art, science, and technology, often incorporating industrial and mechanical elements.

Takis' works are housed in major collections worldwide, including the Centre Georges Pompidou (Paris), Tate (London), MOMA (New York), the Guggenheim Museum (New York), the Menil Collection (Houston), and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (Venice), among others. His contributions to art and technology have cemented his legacy as a key figure in the development of kinetic and experimental sculpture.

CURATORIAL

Takis, a pioneering Greek artist, is renowned for his exploration of invisible forces and the dynamic presence of energy in art. His revolutionary telemagnetic sculptures, created in the late 1950s, challenge traditional sculpture by using magnets to defy gravity, allowing everyday metallic objects to float in space. Through these works, Takis invited us to rethink physical laws and the interaction of art with science and technology.

“A Signal” gathers some of Takis’ most iconic creations, where industrial and mechanical components are transformed into vehicles of energy. These sculptures embody Takis’ vision of introducing a “new, continuous, and living force” into art, inviting viewers to contemplate the unseen forces that influence our world. The exhibition underscores the artist’s legacy in blending the physical and metaphysical, urging us to perceive art as a dynamic intersection of energy, technology, and the laws of nature.

In A Signal, Takis' work continues to resonate, offering a platform for reflection on the intersection of human perception and the invisible energies that govern life. By melding art with science, Takis transformed our understanding of space, technology, and artistic expression, making this exhibition a powerful reminder of his lasting impact on contemporary art.