Albarrán Cabrera - A reality

Michael Hoppen Gallery is proud to present Albarrán Cabrera: A Reality, a new exhibition by the gallery’s celebrated artists. Bringing together 30 works, the exhibition explores their distinctive approach and refined technique in print making. For our second exhibition with the artists, we will present newly created large format works.

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The exhibition title reflects the artists’ philosophical approach: a photograph is not reality itself, but a highly subjective and personal representation:

"Using photography we might not be able to answer the big questions about time, reality or space, but we are interested in exploring how a photographic image can make people think about their reality. Being aware is not just an important part of life, it is life as we know it. Using photography, we want the viewers to increase empathy and arouse interest towards their reality."

Through evocative imagery, predominantly focused on the natural world, Albarrán Cabrera offers a powerful sense of escapism, inviting the viewer into a realm of memory and contemplation.Their distinctive vision is achieved using intricate printing methods on fine materials, executed by hand. These include processes such as Platinum/Palladium and pigment prints on Japanese paper, often made with thin layers of gold leaf.