Veljko Vučković

A compelling exhibition featuring iconic works by Andy Warhol, presented in dialogue with nine contemporary artists. Curated by Nataša Radojević, the exhibition opens on May 22, 2025, at 7 PM, at the Aria Art Gallery’s historic space in the heart of Florence.

Through a carefully curated selection of works, the exhibition explores key themes pioneered by the father of Pop Art, reinterpreted and reimagined through the lens of today’s artistic voices by: Daniele Sigalot, Thelonious Strokes, Veljko Vučković, Carole Feuerman, Szymon Oltarzewski, Salustiano, Milija Čpajak, Labotiv. Face-To-Face unfolds across the gallery's distinct exhibition spaces, with each area dedicated to a specific thematic focus—creating a dynamic and thought-provoking conversation across time and media.

In his essay on Vučković's work, curator of Nigerian origin Azu Nwagbogu emphasized:

"The lens stands out as one of the most pivotal human inventions of the previous century, a tool that possesses the remarkable ability to capture, create, document, and archive artefacts of our time through cameras, films, and various new media technologies. However, what about the lens of the human eye, embodied by an artist? Veljko Vučković's keen lens blinks and captures nuances from films, serving as the foundation for his artistic exploration. Vučković's work is not fueled by nostalgia, but by a profound curiosity that meticulously traces the subtle remnants that persist today, archived within the movies from the sixties or seventies. He transforms this research into another art form—paintings.

The solo exhibition "Wheels that Never Spin" showcases Vučković's recent inquiries, offering a journey that slows down your absorption of his deep reflections on the passage of time. Who truly shapes history? Is it the unfolding of events or the individuals who partake in them?