Zack's works often explore themes of architecture, power, and the construction of history.[3]
Artistic focus
Etienne Zack's early paintings of Vancouver are connected to urban environments and socio-political commentary. His works challenge the dominant economic structures of these landscapes.[4]
In 2014, artist and art critic Dion Kliner highlighted Zack's exploration of the constructed nature of history, stating that his work examines how both events and objects are selectively preserved or erased.[5] In his 2016 solo exhibition at the Esker Foundation, curated by Naomi Potter, he focused on systems of control, institutional power, and the reconsideration of history and text.[6]
Career highlights
In 2004, his work was included in the East International exhibition in the UK at Norwich School of Art, curated by Neo Rauch and Gerd Harry Lybke.[7] This was followed by solo exhibitions, including one in 2006 at the Bergen Kunsthall in Norway, curated by Solveig Østebø,[8] and a duo exhibition with Jorge Queiroz at the Thomas Dane Gallery in London, England.[9][10]
His work was featured in the 2008 Québec Triennial at the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal,[13][14][15] which led to a solo survey exhibition at the museum in 2010,[16][2][17] (with catalogue authored by Francois LeTourneux and Seamus Kealy).[18] Zack also contributed a commissioned sculpture for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.[19] That same year, the Surrey Art Gallery in Canada held a survey exhibition of his work, curated by Jordan Strom.[20][21][22]
His 2016 exhibition at the Esker Foundation in Calgary focused on his "book series" (2013–2016).This exhibition was accompanied by a catalogue featuring contributions by Naomi Potter, Travis Diehl, Carole Anne Klonarides, and Keith Wallace.[21]
Public collections
His works is part of numerous public and private institutional collections, including the following:
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