Nathaniel Axel (1984) creates works that seem to be based on other works, often in layered illustrations or which have the quality of superimposition of images. His compositions suggest a link with Japanese tradition, remade into modern symbolisms with bold colours. The American born artist often works with collages, vacuumed plastic, ink and linen, or etchings to concoct unusual visuals with a sense of fragmentation.

Nathaniel Axel, Tomb for 500,000 Soldiers, installation view, rodolphe janssen, Brussels, 2016 credit photo: Hugard & Vanovershcelde photograpy.

Nathaniel Axel, Tomb for 500,000 Soldiers, installation view, rodolphe janssen, Brussels, 2016 credit photo: Hugard & Vanovershcelde photograpy.
From 14th April to 21st May
Rodolphe Janssen, Brussels
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Erratum: Our latest edition’s cultural agenda incorrectly used an image from Made in Oven (the next exhibition to open at Rodolphe Janssen collaboration with Thierry Boutemy) instead of the correct one for Nathalie Axel’s exhibition. We apologise for the mistake.