Mammoth steps. One for Kevin, two for Lisa
Halle Nord•Nov 14, 2025 — Dec 27, 2025
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For his first institutional solo exhibition in Switzerland, Chris Lovasoa Kauffmann explores the hierarchies of artistic knowledge, and more specifically the relationship between academically sanctioned discourse, often canonized, and vernacular aesthetics, frequently dismissed. Before studying painting at art school, Kauffmann first gained visibility online through DIY videos he shared, notably on YouTube. Oscillating between a desire for anonymity and self-exposure, this early practice deeply informed his approach to painting, allowing him to question what shapes the canon but also what defines (good) taste.
At the heart of Mammoth steps. One for Kevin, two for Lisa unfolds a new multi-channel video, conceived to inhabit the physical space and enter into dialogue with two groups of paintings as well as several mixed-media installations. An escape room inspired by Pompeii serves as the backdrop for this claustrophobic narrative,…
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Mammoth steps. One for Kevin, two for Lisa
Halle Nord•Nov 14, 2025 — Dec 27, 2025
Press Release
For his first institutional solo exhibition in Switzerland, Chris Lovasoa Kauffmann explores the hierarchies of artistic knowledge, and more specifically the relationship between academically sanctioned discourse, often canonized, and vernacular aesthetics, frequently dismissed. Before studying painting at art school, Kauffmann first gained visibility online through DIY videos he shared, notably on YouTube. Oscillating between a desire for anonymity and self-exposure, this early practice deeply informed his approach to painting, allowing him to question what shapes the canon but also what defines (good) taste.
At the heart of Mammoth steps. One for Kevin, two for Lisa unfolds a new multi-channel video, conceived to inhabit the physical space and enter into dialogue with two groups of paintings as well as several mixed-media installations. An escape room inspired by Pompeii serves as the backdrop for this claustrophobic narrative,…
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