Guy Yanai
Guy Yanai (born August 21, 1977) is an Israeli painter known for his paintings of everyday objects, plants, landscapes, and intimate scenes. He lives and works in both Tel Aviv, Israel, and Marseille, France. Yanai's paintings often convey "romantic symbolism," with titles that can be interpreted visually through shapes, forms, and color. He draws inspiration from novelists, philosophers, and filmmakers such as Marcel Proust, Claude Sautet, and Nietzsche.[1][2][3]
Guy Yanai | |
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| Born | August 21, 1977 |
| Nationality | Israel |
| Known for | Painter |
Life and Career
changeYanai was born in Haifa, Israel, on August 21, 1977, to Moshe and Rachel Yanai. His family relocated to Framingham, Massachusetts, in 1984, where he experienced a significant cultural shift, reflected in his art. He moved to New York in 1995 and attended Parsons School of Design and later the New York Studio School of Drawing, receiving his MA from Hampshire College in 2000. Yanai returned to Israel in 2001 and established a studio in Tel Aviv.[4][5][6]
In 2015, Yanai co-founded Yundler Brondino Verlag, an independent publishing company focusing on artists' books and exhibitions, with his second wife, Aurore Chauve. In September 2020, he opened a second studio in Marseille.[7][8]
Artistic Practice
changeYanai's paintings are characterized by bold colors, simplified shapes, and flattened depth.[9] He often portrays ordinary objects and spaces, drawing inspiration from his travels worldwide. Influences include photographic and film sources, art history, and personal memories. Masters like Matisse, Picasso, Cy Twombly, and David Hockney have greatly influenced his work.[10][11][12]
Digital imagery also plays a significant role, reflecting an age of consumerism and commodified goods. Yanai's paintings reflect a sense of rootlessness, influenced by his experiences in various countries.[13][14]
His paintings are executed with narrow, horizontal brushstrokes, creating a deliberate, handmade feel. Some paintings intentionally leave areas of raw canvas, adding tension. Yanai's recent works have gradually unfurled, allowing for a freer tone.[15][16]
Exhibitions
changeYanai's recent solo exhibitions have been held at various galleries, including König Galerie (2022), Miles McEnery Gallery, New York (2021), and Galerie Conrads, Düsseldorf (2020). His work has been included in exhibitions at institutions like the Haifa Museum of Art (2015), Nassima/Landau Foundation, Tel Aviv (2020), and The Velan Center for Contemporary Art, Turin (2013). He has also participated in group exhibitions at galleries worldwide.[17][18][19][20]
References
change- ↑ "Solo exhibition - Guy Yanai". Haifa Museums - Six Museums in One Frame. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ "GUY YANAI (B. 1977), Bompard Interior | Christie's". onlineonly.christies.com. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ "Painter Guy Yanai On Living In Tel Aviv: The Sea Is Always Present". Culture Trip. 2019-09-25. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ Nast, Condé (2024-01-17). "At Sotheby's, Corey Damen Jenkins Envisions Americana for Today's Connoisseur". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ "Lively Geometric Paintings". TrendHunter.com. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ "This Tel Aviv Couple's Art Studio and Apartment Inspire Major Creativity". domino. 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ Chernick, Karen (2020-04-13). "Guy Yanai's Painting Practice Was Made for This Moment". Artsy. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ Martinez, Jamie; Fuse, Arte (2019-09-08). "Art Exhibits, Art Magazine, Contemporary Art, Art Blogs, Art Artists". ArteFuse. Archived from the original on 2024-05-27. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ "Unimpressed by the Golden Globes Best Picture nominees? Watch these art-inspiring films instead". The Art Newspaper - International art news and events. 2021-02-28. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ "THE ARTIST'S GARDEN: Alan Butler, herman de vries, Media Esfarjani, Jörg Kratz, Rosemary Laing, Mevlana Lipp, Gabriela Oberkofler, Malick Sidibé, Luzia Simons, Kiki Smith, Guy Yanai | Monopol". www.monopol-magazin.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ Cohen, Alina (2020-08-07). "17 Contemporary Artists Reimagining the Still Life". Artsy. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ "What to Buy: Guy Yanai's Homage to Calder". Artspace. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ "Interview: Artist Guy Yanai". COOL HUNTING®. 2015-07-27. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ "Guy Yanai. First Battle Lived Accident". Meer. 2014-03-25. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ Staugaitis, Laura (2019-09-24). "Sun-Drenched Domestic Environments Built From Carefully Painted Straight Lines by Guy Yanai". Colossal. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ "The Bright and Bold Art of Guy Yanai". Galerie. 2017-08-08. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ updated, Ali Morris last (2015-06-11). "On the edge: Guy Yanai to showcase new extraordinary paintings of the ordinary everyday at Ameringer McEnery Yohe in New York". wallpaper.com. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ "Art: Summery landscapes and tropical colours! Here's painter Guy Yanai". www.itsnicethat.com. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ "The meticulously layered and striped paintings of Guy Yanai". www.itsnicethat.com. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ Muñoz-Alonso, Lorena (2015-08-27). "Israeli Sensation Guy Yanai Curates Group Show". Artnet News. Retrieved 2024-04-14.