JULIUS REICHEL

Julius Reichel (b. 1981 in Kaplice, Czech Republic) graduated from the Academy of Art, Architecture and Design (UMPRUM). He used to be an active graffiti writer which still has its influence on his urge to work in the public realm. He treats painting as an object and extends the definition of both of them. For Reichel an exhibition is an opportunity to test out specific principles and laws connected to gallery spaces, the audience and the principles of how institutions function. Rarely does he only exhibit paintings or objects. Rather, he strives (often with David Krňanský as in an artist duo) to supply commentary, a framework and meaning that might sufficiently validate, interconnect and in infuence the two of them, but also primarily a wider audience. Reichel has most recently had solo exhibitions at Gallery Ve Středu, Plzeň and Berlínskej Model in Prague as well as numerous group exhibitions.