Mona Kuhn: Between Modernism and Surrealism

Edwynn Houk Gallery presents an exhibition of solarized photographs by Mona Kuhn from her series Kings Road in dialogue with artworks by Man Ray, Láslzó Moholy-Nagy, Dora Maar, Erwin Blumenfeld, and Bill Brandt.

Kuhn’s solarized photographs follow a young woman through the groundbreaking mid-century modernist home designed by architect Rudolph Schindler in West Hollywood. In this mysterious narrative, Kuhn explores the core themes of Surrealism — dreams, desire, creation, and a challenge to conventional modes — through this autonomous woman and the King’s Road House. Both the figure of the enigmatic woman and architecture were key motifs used by Surrealists and artists influenced by the movement, and photographs by Man Ray, László Moholy-Nagy, Dora Maar, Erwin Blumenfeld, and Bill Brandt open a historical dialogue with Kuhn’s practice.

Opening reception: Saturday, April 6, from 3-5pm
Mona Kuhn will lead a walk-through of the exhibition with Darius Himes, International Head of Photography at Christie’s, at 4pm. Signed copies of the monograph Kings Road will also be available.