Aguirre Schwarz/Zevs

"This is paint, not politics"

Famous for his liquidated logos, Zevs is arguably one of the most explicitly politicised artists of his generation. He combines a street art mentality with pop art techniques to comment on the commercial and materialistic culture that we live in…  

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"The drips show the loss of power from the logo, but the painting is frozen so we could also see them as legs holding it up"

- Zevs speaking with digitaljournal.com

Exhibitions

Zevs The Big Oil Splash

Sunbeds, liquidation and an oil-filled hot tub, this exhibition has it all. The Big Oil Splash presents a series of paintings full of borrowings, namely from Hockney’s iconic 1967 A Bigger Splash. The artwork highlights the story of the oil industry’s overspill and the dynamics of people, power and pleasures… 

Sunbeds, liquidation and an oil-filled hot tub, this exhibition has it all. The Big Oil Splash presents a series of paintings full of borrowings, namely from Hockney’s iconic 1967 A Bigger Splash. The artwork highlights the story of the oil industry’s overspill and the dynamics of people, power and pleasures… 

28 July - 1 September 2016

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See also

Zevs' Official Website

Why not check out the artist's official website for more news on what they are up to? Or you can scroll across to view videos, press articles, related exhibitions and more...

Into the Archive: 5 Shows, 5 Locations

Over the years, the contemporary art world has grown and grown; with graffiti and ‘street art’ now being shown regularly...

September 26 2017

Zevs The Big Oil Splash

French artist Zevs (aka Aguirre Schwarz), renowned for his 'liquidation' technique, is back in the spotlight with a new solo...

28 July - 1 September 2016

Group show Still Here, A Decade Of Lazarides

In February 2016, Lazarides will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a group exhibition from the gallery's most celebrated and pioneering...

12 February - 24 March 2016

Group show The Minotaur

We are delighted to announce our return to The Old Vic Tunnels this year from 10th until 25th October. Countering...

11 - 25 October 2011

Group show Grow Up

Lazarides are proud to announce the opening of our new flagship gallery, The Rathbone. To celebrate we are throwing a...

15 May - 25 June 2009

Group Show The Outsiders, New York

Remember Antony Micallef’s Los Angeles debut in 2007? Well, Lazarides are now coming to the big apple to showcase a...

26 September - 26 October 2008

Zevs Liquidated Logos

Zevs' new exhibition opening on 16 November at Lazarides will be his first London solo exhibition. Liquidated Logos presents a...

16 - 29 November 2007