• Anja Salonen, “Fluid Arc”, 2023. Photo: Jean-Baptiste Béranger, courtesy of the artist and Loyal.
     

    Paintings for (f)all

    Written by Art Editor

    The art fall season is starting this week in Stockholm with several vibrant exhibitions featuring young painters from the local as well as the international scene. Often smaller in scale and with free entrance as opposed to exhibitions at the larger museums and institutions, gallery hopping is the perfect weekend delight open to everyone. Here are some of art editor Lina Aastrup’s picks for September.

    “Runoff”
    Anja Salonen at Loyal Gallery
    August 17–September 10, 2023

    Los Angeles born Anja Salonen (b. 1994) showers the viewer in watery references in “Runoff”, her first solo with Loyal Gallery. The dynamic paintings take their starting point in public water fountains, exploring water cycles and “the volatile relationship between waste and surplus”. The visual experience is striking with iridescent colours and warped, elongated silhouettes where the monumental and classicist meet digital imagery, sensuality and glitch.

    “Figurative fountains became a tool for me to think about subject/object positions in representation–they’re both stone and body, inanimate and alive, stoic and kinetic. I stretched and elongated the figures digitally within their frames while planning the paintings so perspectival anomalies abound”, says Salonen.

    About the artist
    Anja Salonen studied at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 2015 and received her BFA from California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts) in 2018. Solo and two-person exhibitions include Arsenal Contemporary Art (with Miranda Byk) (New York), NOON Projects (with Ben Borden) (Los Angeles), in lieu (Los Angeles), Five Car Garage (Los Angeles). 

    “Undulations”
    Patricia Treib at Galerie Nordenhake
    August 24–September 23, 2023

    In “Undulations”, Patricia Treib (b. 1979, US) examines the act of looking through an exploration of negative space – “an opening between a torso and an arm in a 16th century Greek icon painting, shards from a ruined farmhouse in Southern Italy, a 1940s Vogue sewing pattern envelope.”

    Treib’s artistic process limits the time she spends on each canvas to one single day, similar to historical fresco paintings which required the artist to complete their work while the material was still wet. The eight paintings focus on life’s in-betweens by elevating ephemeral non-existence to physical presence, thus subverting the hierarchy of which objects and moments are inscribed in our collective memory through culture.

    About the artist
    Patricia Treib was born in Saginaw, Michigan, and lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Recent solo exhibitions have been held at Galerie Nordenhake, Mexico City (2022); F, Houston (2021); Overduin & Co., Los Angeles (2021); Bureau, New York (2020); and Kate MacGarry, London (2019). Treib collaborated with Valentino’s Creative Director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, in his critically acclaimed autumn/winter 2021 Haute Couture collection, presented in the Arsenale di Venezia.

    “The Minus World”
    Tommy Sveningsson at Gallery Steinsland Berliner
    August 18-September 23, 2023

    Gallery Steinsland Berliner opens their fall season with The Minus World – an exhibition of new works by Swedish artist Tommy Sveningsson (b. 1982). Enigmatic winter sceneries executed in ink, charcoal, pastel and acrylic that draw upon contemporary themes while referencing classical landscape painting.

    “The Minus World” glows with neon pink as the sun sets and vibrates with acid green at dawn. The artworks in the exhibition are situated at the very special time of year when rivers and lakes are freed of ice revealing the dark water beneath while the ground is still covered in a thick and heavy blanket of snow. (A scenery also favoured by Swedish painter Gustaf Fjaestad (1868-1948) on view in the permanent collection at Thielska galleriet in Stockholm.)

    In the epic video game Super Mario Bros from 1985, the “minus world” is a hidden level transporting the player under water into a seemingly endless run parallel to the main game narrative. The existence of the minus world suggests alternative dimensions accessible to us through portals to the subconscious or transcendental states of mind.

    About the artist
    Tommy Sveningsson lives and works in Stockholm. He holds an MFA from Valand Academy (Gothenburg, SE). Previous exhibitions include solo presentations at Teckningsmuseet (SE) and Tegnérförbundet (NO) among others. Accompanying the exhibition is a publication produced by Tommy Sveningsson in collaboration with writer Erik Lavesson. The publication exists in a limited number of 50 pcs available for purchase at the gallery.

    Patricia Treib, “Interpose”, 2023. Image courtesy of Galerie Nordenhake.
    Tommy Sveningsson, “The Minus World”, 2023. Image courtesy of Gallery Steinsland Berliner.

  • photography from Festival de Cannes  /Lumix 

    The Côte d'Azur Essentials of August

    Written by Yasmine M

    Hello August. Let's bring the glamour of the french riviera back home. Being inspired by the glamour of the film festivals, we have gathered the new must-haves of products rich in hydration, moisture and protection. Here is a great list you have to try to enrich your bathroom cabin a la Côte d'Azur.

    Sunday Riley Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream
    The Cermaide enriched moisturiser from Sunday Riley is a must-have for your dry skin. The soft cream gives your skin a lasting hydration and strengthens the natural moisture barrier against environmental stressors responsible for premature aging. The cream uses beetroot and coconut extract to pull hydration into the skin, while ceramides, vitamin F, and pomegranate sterols strengthen the skin's natural moisture barrier, sealing in moisture. Not to mention Lipid, that is created naturally by our skin, and helps form the skin's natural moisture barrier. Sunday Riley notes that without the right correct ratio of ceramides in our skin, the skin may become dry, dehydrated, itchy, crepey. Apply the rich but lightweight cream morning and night, to lock in your moisture. Find your new face cream bestie here.

    Libre L'Absolu Platine Yves Saint Laurent
    The scent of a glamorous filmfestival can be achived at home with the new YSL Libre, Absolu Platine. Releasing this fall in Europe, the iconic couture gold Cassandre, is now in a preciously infused bottle with a silver metallic texture. The bottle, is said to encapsulate a unique metallic trail with the highest concentration within the LIBRE range. This new perfume, has top notes of aldehydes, bergamot, mandarin, with a base of vanilla and amber. It also includes Diva lavender - originally from France that brings a fresh and cool aroma. Together with orange blossom from Morocco to create a warm, floral fragrance. The ultimate sensual fragrance crafted that lasts from day to night. Find your new Libre scent here this fall or in the U.S. here today.


    SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen Protection
    Protect your skin even in the end of the summer, from the sun's harmful rays with Ultra Facial UV Defense SPF 50. A good sunscreen is important all year around, even in the cloudiest days. The Ultra Facial protection don't only have a broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection but works as a daily moisturizer. The feather-light, easily absorbed sunscreen has been manufactured with ultra-modern UV filters and also moisturizes the skin. It counteracts UV-induced breakdown of collagen, UV-induced pigment spots and other early signs of aging caused by the harmful rays. Find it here.


    Sensai Revitalising Eye Pads
    These essence‑soaked pads from Sensai helps hydrate your skin around the eye and mouth for instant revitalisation. To give an intense hydration and renewed radiance. The treatment pads is soaked with Koishimaru Silk togetther with advanced CPX Vital Extract that targets the five major skincare ageing concerns – dryness, sagging, fine lines, wrinkles and dullness – while Advanced Energy Charge Technology energises to help beauty resurface. With one 10‑minute application (I usually use them much longer), the skin is visibly revitalised, youthful and silky smooth to the touch. They are definitely the best eye pads I have tried so far. Find them here.

    Color Wow Snag Free Pre Shampoo Detangler
    After a long summer, our hair can be a bit more detangled and worn out. To easy untangle the hair and reduce wear, we can use the new Pre-Shampoo Detangler from Color Wow. Use it before shampoo to not only help detangle your hair, but get clarifying and softening properties. The soft gel contains Pracaxi oil and Color Wow's exclusive Profaxil-18 complex that together help eliminate frizz and make hair more manageable. With a small amount of coconut oil that moisturizes dry curls and prevents wear. The result is shiny, frizz-free and moisturized hair. Find your new hair routine here.

    photography from Festival de Cannes  / shot on Lumix 

  • photography Felix Odell

    Brutalisten

    Written by Josie McNeill by Josie McNeill

    Earlier this year, the Swedish Chef Association named Brutalisten, a restaurant known for crafting each course out of a single ingredient, as the 8th Best restaurant in Sweden–the first restaurant to achieve this honor without a Michelin star. Brutalisen has attracted the attention of stars such as Lily Collins, Veronica Di Maggio, and Oscar Zia. Now, despite opening just over a year ago in May 2022, the restaurant has a new head chef. Coen Dieleman, who previously worked at Copenhagen's Geranium, will be taking on the esteemed role. 
    Belgian-German artist Carsten Höller dreamed Brutalisten according to his Brutalist Kitchen Manifesto that is inspired by the characteristics of Brutalist architecture. Dieleman will be blending his own unique style with that of Brutalisten.Odalisque went to test out the food and then got to ask Dieleman some questions. We found some of the dishes a little too bland, but what truly delighted us was the chlorophyll ice cream. We'd happily visit the restaurant again just for its delectable dessert.

    Can you start off by telling me a bit about your cooking background?
    I started to have interest in cooking as a career when I was working as a dishwasher, as a holiday job during summer when I was 14. That was my first experience in a kitchen and loved the energy and intensity of it. From there on I started also helping in the kitchen and when I turned 16 I started my chef education and gave up dishwashing!

    How would you describe your cheffing style?
    It is hard for me to describe my cheffing style as I am still discovering and learning so much everyday about cooking and ingredients. My main focus is to cook with products that are produced with the greatest care and respect.

    What do you hope to bring to Brutalisten?
    A new approach to the Brutalist kitchen manifesto. I want to bring a more detailed presentation to show case the produce and our approach to treating the produce in their purest form. I also am excited to find new ways to get the best flavour out of the product, hopefully inspiring others to cook in the same way.

    What do you think of Höller's Brutalist Kitchen Manifesto’s rule that all dishes must be crafted out of a single ingredient?
    As a chef I like to think about it more as a challenge than as a rule. It can be very challenging to cook this way because you have to find the best produce possible and if you find the best produce, cooking in the Brutalist way allows you to show to quality of the produce in its purest form. Fresh, cooked just right and with the best flavour. I also believe it gives more credit to the suppliers who put a lot of effort, care and respect in supplying the best produce. As a guest you wouldn’t think about that when you are eating but they are the start of a great meal.

    In your career as a chef, what was your most formative memory or moment in your career that most impacted how you work today?
    There are many moments in my professional career which have shaped me, they all impact you in different ways, but I think the most important one was when I did a one week stage at three Michelin starred restaurant “De Librije”. This was also my first three Michelin starred restaurant I ate at a year before and to be in a kitchen which was at the highest level was a different feeling. From the organisation, the products, the energy, the passion of the people, the wow moments the guest were having. It just hit different and I wanted to feel that. So from there I decided I wanted to see that in a different place and I ended up at Geranium.

    What do you think is the main difference between working as a Chef in Copenhagen vs Stockholm?
    I am not sure I can answer this yet! Ask me again in 6 months…

    If you could serve food to any guest/ celebrity, who would you pick and why?
    There are many guests I would like to cook for but it is always exciting when there is legends from our industry. People you look up to and are your idols from a young age. I don’t really have anyone in particular.

    photography Attilio Maranzano
    photography Ake Eso Lindeman

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