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Nov 12 - Dec 18 2026 - 36 days left

Kutlesa presents Fogo-Fátuo, an exhibition of new works by São Paulo based artist Alexandre Wagner at the gallery’s New York location, marking his second solo exhibition with the gallery. Taking its title from the Brazilian Portuguese term for will-o’-the-wisp, the fleeting ground lights produced by organic decomposition in waterlogged terrain, the exhibition frames landscape not as a static subject, but as a space of constant flux, emergence, and dissolution. In these paintings, Wagner approaches nature through an environment of obscurity and transformation, allowing forms to flow seamlessly into one another rather than organizing them into discrete categories. His working process relies on fluid paint layers and a stiff bristled brush that removes material as it is applied. Through these repetitive, excavatory gestures, the act of erasure becomes a primary tool of construction. Light appears to rise from deep within the canvas rather than an external source, illuminating fragments while leaving others suspended beyond reach. The resulting compositions sustain a negotiation between visibility and mystery, offering brief illuminations of a world governed by transformation, interdependence, and poetic depth. Come step into this luminous realm, grab a glass of wine, and celebrate the opening with us! It’s a wonderful chance to immerse yourself in the magic of the work, share great conversation, and meet Alexandre Wagner in person as we toast to the new show.