Oblong Contemporary at Al Khayat Art Avenue, Dubai is currently hosting CHROMATIC POP, a vibrant group exhibition showcasing over 50 works by eight international artists. These are Laurence Jenkell, Umberto Ciceri, Mr. Brainwash, Sauro Cavallini, Hussein Jamil, Ludmila Radchenko, Yana Rusnak, and Lola Sergounine. This burst of colour and form blends kinetic optical pieces, candy-wrapped sculptures, gold-leaf canvases, and nostalgic pop culture references, inviting visitors to experience playful contemporary art. The exhibition will be open to the public until 30 June 2025.
About the featured artists
Sculptor Laurence Jenkell (b. 1965, France) is known for her oversized plexiglass Bonbon (wrapped candy) sculptures and Twists series. A Knight of the French Order of Arts and Letters since 2019, she creates artworks that fuse playful sweetness with socio-cultural commentary, featured in major collections worldwide.
Thierry Guetta, known as Mr. Brainwash (b. 1966) is a French-LA street and pop artist propelled by Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010), a film directed by Banksy. Known for iconic stencils, such as Marilyns and Einsteins, and bold slogans like “Life Is Beautiful,” he merges pop art with viral street aesthetics.
In his work, Umberto Ciceri (b. 1961, Italy) explores neuroaesthetics, perception of sight and the physics of colours, patterns, and textures. He is a creator of the Hypertrait technique: lenticular installations featuring silhouettes and objects that shift in motion with the viewer’s perspective, evoking dynamic, almost living visual experiences.
Celebrated for his mastery of bronze and enamel, acclaimed Italian Pop artist Sauro Cavallini (1927–2016) created vivid sculptures, like the PoP Cat series, characterised by vibrant enamel textures. His works, which combine whimsy and bold colour, delve into themes of peace, fraternity, and the human spirit, rendered through bold lines and poetic shapes.
Dubai-based artist Hussein Jamil (b. 1990) uses polished stainless steel, wire mesh, and mirror-finished surfaces to produce pieces that play with reflections, illusions, and the beauty of imperfection. In his recent artworks, Jamil reimagines the traditional craft of Haseer (palm frond weaving) through modern materials.
Ludmila Radchenko (b. 1978) is a former model and TV presenter turned visual artist based in Milan (Italy). She fuses photography, digital collage, and expressive brushwork to narrate personal and collective memories. Her bold, colourful Pop Art compositions are inspired by life experience, creating a visual diary that reflects on emotion, society, and identity.
Yana Rusnak (b. 1993) creates symbolic works composed of geometric triangles that blend abstraction with figuration—often depicting animals or feminine forms. Her art draws on themes of music, nature, and universal energy, exploring the emotional and spiritual connection between humans and the natural world.
A rising conceptual Pop artist, Lola Sergounine (b. 1987, Georgia) explores themes of love, mortality, and mysticism. Guided by the belief that “the artist creates, and the viewer interprets,” her layered compositions mix structure with spontaneity, inviting introspection and poetic ambiguity.
To get more information about CHROMATIC POP, please go to the official web page of the exhibition.
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