Troy Montes Michie (* 1985) is an interdisciplinary artist whose work intersects collage, identity, and cultural representation, weaving intricate narratives that explore the complexities of race, gender, and power. In his first solo exhibition in Europe at Kunsthalle Basel, he presents new works that challenge conventional depictions of identity, media, and societal norms. His practice blends abstraction and figuration to examine themes of Blackness, queerness, and societal visibility, while critically engaging with the tensions between representation and erasure in contemporary culture. By drawing from archives and mass media, Montes Michie exposes the complexity of the gaze and disrupts dominant narratives, offering a nuanced critique of how powerful groups have targeted marginalized communities for oppression.
Troy Montes Michie "The Jawbone Sings Blue"
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The library evenings provide an opportunity for in-depth engagement with the unique collections of the library of the Basler Kunstverein. Each evening focuses on a specific theme, transforming the ...
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Kunsthalle Basel and Director Mohamed Almusibli warmly invite you to Troy Montes Michie’s exhibition opening. The opening offers a unique opportunity to be among the first to experience the artist’s ...
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Director’s Tour in English: Mohamed Almusibli (Director and Chief Curator) leads all interested visitors on a guided tour through the exhibitions Sumber Alam by Bagus Pandega and The Jawbone Sings ...
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The library evenings provide an opportunity for in-depth engagement with the unique collections of the library of the Basler Kunstverein. Each evening focuses on a specific theme, transforming the ...
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Kunsthalle Basel and Director Mohamed Almusibli warmly invite everyone to the Regionale 26 exhibition opening.
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The library evenings provide an opportunity for in-depth engagement with the unique collections of the library of the Basler Kunstverein. Each evening focuses on a specific theme, transforming the ...
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The library evenings provide an opportunity for in-depth engagement with the unique collections of the library of the Basler Kunstverein. Each evening focuses on a specific theme, transforming the ...
