Dave Muller
16/01 – 28/02/2004

Press release

The Engholm Engelhorn Galerie is eagerly awaiting the solo exhibition of the artist Dave Muller (U.S.A., 1964), a resident of Los Angeles.

Dave Muller drew attention with his so-called “Three-Day Weekend” – an ongoing series of short events in which he was not only present as an artist but first and foremost as curator, exhibition activist and musician. His studio – and later other exhibition spaces and galleries – became a focal point of the art scene and an exhibition venue for his artist friends and colleagues. At the time Muller began producing hand-made drawings that resemble posters, adapting a changing painting style to fit each project. A number of poster-like drawings have been created since then. Here Muller has considered as subject matter a plethora of art personages and links to the entire art world, ranging from gallery dealers to comic figures.

In each exhibition Muller refers not only to the site in question but also integrates its specific social givens. He’s been a DJ for twenty years, beginning as a student in California where he was employed by a radio station. This activity has influenced his artistic work in a political sense. His choice of subject matter ultimately concerns subjective sovereignty and the social aspect of art production. His visual mixer produces precise drawings, portraying communications of the art community in a manner both equally assured and playful.

For the exhibition at the Engholm Galerie Dave Muller will draw on selections from his vast collection of music, relating them to other people’s collections, and comparing them to other lists. Starting with a personal grouping of objects, an expanding network is established, one that in the end might encompass the entire universe.

Following this show work by Dave Muller will also be featured in the group exhibition “Playlist” to be held at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, The Whitney Biennial and in a solo show at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Please bring a favourite record (preferably vinyl), to trade for a small Muller drawing.