Katja Novitskova
Katja Novitskova is an Estonian artist based in Amsterdam and Berlin. Her practice explores the ecologies surrounding image production on a level capable of affecting the planet and humanity. Novitskova’s work features mainly images found online and interrogates the positions and locations where the technological and the physical coincide. Blurring distinctions between media, she is interested in the interpretation and perception of visual material through digital collages, sculptures and installations.
Her work has been exhibited internationally in solo and group exhibitions including Kunstfort bij Vijfhuizen (2021, solo); Belgrade Biennal (2021), Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Zürich (2020); Sharjah Art Foundation (2020); Powerlong Museum, Shanghai (2019); Hamburger Bahnhof, Berlin (2019); the 14. Fellbach Trienniale (2019); CCA, Tel Aviv (2019); Marta Herford Museum, Herford (2018); Whitechapel Gallery, London (2018, solo); Kumu Art Museum, Tallinn (2018, solo), Baltic Triennial, Vilnius (2018); the Estonian Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale (2017, solo); The Public Art Fund, New York (2017, solo), Cc Foundation & Art Centre, Shanghai (2017, solo); Schirn Kunsthalle, Frankfurt (2017); The Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Helsinki (2017); Kunsthal Charlottenborg, Copenhagen (2017); K11 Art Foundation, Shanghai (2017) and Greene Naftali, New York (2016, solo). Other solo and group exhibitions include Kunstverein in Hamburg (2016, solo); the 9th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art (2016); Museum Folkwang, Essen (Nam June Paik Award 2016); Yuz Museum, Shanghai (2016); Okayama Art Summit, (2016); The Museum of Modern Art, New York (2015); 13e Biennale de Lyonn (2015/2016); Kunsthalle Lissabon (2015, solo); Astrup Fearnley Museum, Oslo (2014); Fridericianum, Kassel (2013) and the CCS Bard, New York (2012).
Her work is in the collections of the Stedeljik Museum, Amsterdam; National Museum Oslo; Museum Ludwig, Cologne; Moderna Museet, Stockholm; Kumu Art Museum, Estonia; Marta Herford, Herford; Sammlung zeitgenössischer Kunst der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Bonn; Yuz Museum, Shanghai; Aishti Art Foundation, Beirut; Astrup Fearnley Museum, Oslo; Boros Collection, Berlin; CC Foundation, Shanghai; Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, Turin; Ishikawa Foundation, Okayama; K11 Art Foundation, Shanghai; Ringier Collection, Zurich; Rubell Family Collection, Miami; Sishang Art Museum, Beijing.
Selected works
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Earthware (Albino Deer), in collaboration with PWR
UV print, epoxy clay, nail polish, aluminium frame 118×157×3cm 2023
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Earthware (Dreaming of a Deer Kiss 01)
UV print, epoxy clay, nail polish, aluminium frame 60×60×3cm 2023
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Earthware (Dreaming of a Deer Kiss 02)
UV print, epoxy clay, nail polish, aluminium frame 60×60×3cm 2023
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Earthware (Wolf)
UV print, epoxy clay, nail polish, aluminium frame 118×156×3cm 2023
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Approximation (C. elegans dendrite endings: URX, URAV)
digital print on aluminum cutout display; plexiglass 233×151×80cm 2016
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Mamaroo (storm time, brains)
electronic baby swing, polyurethane resin, epoxy foam clay, wall fixtures, foam stress brains 110×90×90cm 2016
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Approximation (C. elegans dendrite endings: AWA, AWB, AWC, AFD)
digital print on aluminum cutout display; plexiglass 170×350×80cm 2016
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Approximation (C. elegans dendrite endings: URB, URAD, OL/IL)
digital print on aluminum cutout display; plexiglass 218×175×80cm 2016
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Evenflo Exersaucer Safari Friends
electronic baby swing, polyurethane resin, stock image of protein molecule, fishing baits, cable hose 110×90×90cm 2014
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Approximation (C. elegans dendrite endings: ASI, ASJ, ASK, ADL)
digital print on aluminum cutout display; plexiglass 249×136×80cm 2016
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Mamaroo (storm time, robotic bugs)
electronic baby swing, polyurethane resin, epoxy foam clay, wall fixtures, robotic bugs 110×90×90cm 2016
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Approximation (C. elegans dendrite endings: ASE, ADF, ASG, ASH)
digital print on aluminum cutout display; plexiglass 252×169×80cm 2016
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Pattern of Activation (Mamaroo nursery, dawn chorus)
electronic baby swings, aluminum folding stands, plastic hoses, lasers, epoxy clay, digital prints, polyurethane resin, robotic bugs 2017
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Gallery Exhibitions
Other Exhibitions
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'Spirit, Curiosity and Opportunity', K-T_Z, Berlin
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'Ocean of Images: New Photography', MoMA, NYC
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'If Only You Could See What I've Seen With Your Eyes', Estonian Pavillon, 57th Venice Biennale
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'Loki's Castle', CC Foundation, Shanghai, 2017
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'Shortlist exhibition for the Preis der Nationalgalerie', Hamburger Bahnhof - Museum für Gegenwart, Berlin
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