Today we take a look at the new Wes Lang ‘Life And How To Live It’ exhibition, which opened on Friday night at Copenhagen’s V1 Gallery.

“The exhibition offers, as the title indicates, a personal reflection on how to navigate life. It is not a self-help or how to guide. It is an interlinked series of meditations on being. Being Wes Lang and being all of us. The subject matter is personal universal, complex and mundane; friends and mentors, dead, alive or both. Good times, bad times and the value of each. The hazards of living, enjoying life, cigarettes and drink, in the light of our impending death. Love for one, for many and briefly for all. The rage and acceptance of not going gentle into that good night.

The works reference a diverse and eclectic selection of artists and thinkers such as Walt Whitman, Ram Dass, Bob Dylan, Cy Twombly, The Grateful Dead, Glenn Gould, Chet Baker, Martin Kippenberger and Jean Michel Basquiat amongst others. In Wes Lang’s work, these references bleed into a song about appreciating life. Be here now. A path through uncertain times, a personal letter expressing confidence in self doubt, beauty, ugliness and human abilities. The letter ends with the words ”Eyes Of The World – Best Wishes” in the painting titled “Freedom Machine” featuring a large portrait of the grim reaper.”

The exhibition, which runs until 12th of November 2011, showcases an impressive range of drawings and bronze skull sculptures, sitting on marble sockets.

Take a look after the jump.

American artist Neckface opens his second solo show in Copenhagen tonight. The latest exhibition from Nasty Neck entitled “Return To The Womb” takes places at V1 Gallery, with an opening vernissage on June 26th from 1700 to 2200. The show runs until September 25th, 2009.

V1 Gallery
Flaesketorvet 69-71
Copenhagen
Denmark

For a detailed look at some of the work from the show, head to our Norse Projects column.

Curated by none other than Todd James and Mikkel Gronnebaek, Danish V1 Gallery is set to open the very impressive “The New Yorkers” exhibition, which brings together the most talented and celerated New York artists in a single show. The amount of high profile artist participating is very impressive and can only guarantee a good show.

Participating artists include: Jenny Holzer, KAWS, Francine Spiegel, Rammellzee, Dash Snow, Barbara Kruger, Joe Bradley, Jose Parla, Katherine Bernhardt, Futura, John Copeland, Ryan McGinness, Stephen Powers, Erik Foss, Doug James, Brian DeGraw, Agathe Snow, Peter Saul, Kostas Seremetis, Ryan Wallace, Takeshi Murata, Peter Sutherland, Daze, Erik Parker Timothy Walkiewicz, Bill McMullen, Sue Kwon, Andy Dolan, Noah McDonough, Greg Lamarche, Devin Flynn, Aurel Schmidt, Peter Beste, Richard Kern, Sarah Braman, Todd James, Brian Montuori.

“The New Yorkers is an ode to the thoughts that dare stand alone in both shade and sun, and at the same time also has the courage to open up and let inspiration flow freely. The exhibition is also a unique chance to experience a rare and sublime piece of New York in Copenhagen. The New Yorkers is curated by Mikkel Grønnebæk and Todd James.”

Opening reception: Friday May 1 2009. From 17.00-22.00
Exhibition period: May 1 2009 – June 22. 2009

V1 Gallery / Flaesketorvet 69 / 1711 Copenhagen V / Denmark / www.v1gallery.com
Opening hours: Wednesday-Friday: 12-18. Saturday 12-16.

For all those among you, that will not be able to make it out to Copenhagen, we give you an extensive preview of all the works on display at “The New Yorkers” exhibition.

Have a look at all the images after the jump.