The exhibition presents recent works by Rafael Yossef Herman known for creating his work with the hidden existence of the night’s darkness. By observing this large scale photographic installation, the Israel-born artist’s representation of the nocturnal world may look like daylight to the viewer. Encapsulating imperceivable or imaginary realities Herman examines the limits of surreality and timeless reality. In a sense he is researching virtuality.
Virtual realities, games, simulations that are so influential to the present let us seek into areas unknown to the human eye. The night landscapes shot by Herman do not exist for our eyes. These strange lights of the night normally can only be perceived by technology.
Compared to the experience of the real daylight, we perceive odd shadows, moonlight features, colour spectrum and shimmering details that differ from sunlight. Rafael Y. Herman strives to create a new reality out of the mystery of the night. He highlights the fact that although the night landscape is close to us, its reality does not exist for the observer. These sites never existed for the human eye, just snapshots, insights into another reality.
Curator: Attila Nemes
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Rafael Y. Herman
The catalogue was published in conjunction with the exhibition, Rafael Y. Herman, held at Ludwig Museum - Museum of Contemporary Art, between 15 February - 1April, 2018.
Rafael Y. Herman | Finissage - Artist Walk 1. April, 2018, 16:00–17:00
Exclusive guided tour in the exhibition of Rafael Y. Herman by the artist, Rafael Y. Herman. Last opportunity to get a deeper insight into the art os Rafael Y. Herman from his own perspective.
RAFAEL Y. HERMAN | CONVERSATION WITH CHRISTOPH WIESNER 27. March, 2018, 18:00–19:00
Great opportunity to learn more about Rafael Y. Herman's art and artworks.
The participants of the conversation will be the artist himself, Rafael Y Herman, and Christoph Wiesner, artistic director for both Paris Photo and Paris Photo Los Angeles, curator and art historian.
Family Matinée - Dreamscapes 24. March, 2018, 10:30–12:30
Family programme related to the exhibition: Rafael Y. Herman
The programme is in Hungarian
Rafael Y. Herman | Curatorial guided tour by Attila Nemes 23. March, 2018, 17:00–18:00
By observing this large scale photographic installation, the Israel-born artist’s representation of the nocturnal world may look like daylight to the viewer.
Family Matinée - Dreamscapes 17. March, 2018, 10:30–12:30
Family programme related to the exhibition: Rafael Y. Herman
The programme is in Hungarian
Rafael Y. Herman | Representation in the post-fact era 15. March, 2018, 17:00–18:00
Conversation with Rafael Y. Herman and his guest, Hili Perlson about the exhibition of the artist.
Rafael Y. Herman | Artist walk 10. March, 2018, 19:00–20:00
Exclusive guided tour with the artist, Rafael Y. Herman in his unique exhibition.
Family Matinée - Dreamscapes 10. March, 2018, 10:30–12:30
Family programme related to the exhibition: Rafael Y. Herman
The programme is in Hungarian
Rafael Y. Herman | Conversation and book signing 8. March, 2018, 18:00–20:00
Conversation and book signing with Rafael Y. Herman and his guests.
Rafael Y. Herman | Artist walk 27. February, 2018, 18:00–19:00
Exclusive guided tour with the artist, Rafael Y. Herman
EXHIBITION OPENING: Rafael Y. Herman 15. February, 2018, 18:00–20:00
From 16 February to 1 April 2018 Ludwig Museum – Museum of Contemporary Art – hosts Rafael Y. Herman’s first solo exhibition in Hungary.