Todd James Solo Show 'Electric Ritual' at ALICE Gallery Brussels

Three years after last showing at the venerated ALICE Gallery in Brussels, New York artist Todd James returns to the premises for a third time. With 'Electric Ritual', opening September 6 2018, James offers a renewed entry pass for the bright, colourful wonder of his artistic universe. To celebrate the occasion, silkscreen prints signed and numbered by the artist will be released in a limited run of 45.

Known for his satiric, comic-style artistic portrayals of American war and brightly-hued violence as well as Western tropes of female beauty and fantasy superheroes, Todd James has been interweaving art and commerce for a long time - creating both large and small-scale installations while also collaborating aptly within the music (Mobb Deep, Beastie Boys, Eminem, U2...) and TV (Aqua Teen Hunger Force...) industry. In 2000, James - also known as REAS - created Street Market at New York City’s Deitch Projects with Barry McGee and Steve Powers, cannonballing his career from the graffiti in-circle onwards. Lately his focus has been drawn inwards, portraying colour-block interiors that draw the imagination inwards.

The opening vernissage at ALICE Gallery on September 6 is part of Brussels Gallery Weekend, currently in its 11th inception. Art fiends can visit 39 participating galleries, a dozen institutes and art spaces uptown and downtown until September 9. Find the full programme and practical info here.