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Raphaël Zarka. Copyright Guillaume Anselin.

Raphaël Zarka

Paris-based artist Raphaël Zarka (b. 1977, Montpellier, France) is an essayist, artist, and collector. Influenced by minimalism and land art, Zarka’s work is based on an almost scientific research of spaces and forms. Major exhibitions include the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris (2011); Museum of Contemporary Art, Detroit (2010); Palais de Tokyo, Paris (2010); Red October Chocolate Factory, Moscow (2010); and Blancpain Art Contemporain, Geneva (2008).  Recent awards include the Richard Foundation Prize for Contemporary Art (2008) and the Paul Ricard S.A. Award (2008). Zarka is currently undertaking a residency at the Villa Medici, Rome.

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	Raphaël Zarka Artist Lecture: The Geometry of Skateboarding	Thu. Nov 10, 5:00 pm	Zarka presents recent research into the “geometry of skateboarding” and its relation to modern sculpture. which will also be translated into English for the first time and available for the audience as a free publication.	Free with reservation Buy Tickets
	Raphael Zarka Free Ride	Sat. Nov 5, 3:00 pm	A two-part project materializes recent research into the “geometry of skateboarding” and its relation to sculpture.	Free