Opake Chicago Exhibition: Artist Spotlight
Carousel Fine Art presents the Opake Artist Spotlight, the highly anticipated Chicago debut of British graffiti artist Opake. Opening June 5, this exclusive exhibition unveils a series of new works created specifically for the show, offering collectors and art enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience Opake’s Disintegration of Pop Art first hand.
Rooted in graffiti and urban aesthetics, Opake’s work explores the fragmentation of pop culture through layered compositions, graffiti markers, and reinterpretations of iconic cartoon characters. His signature approach—merging spray paint, Posca markers, and epoxy resin—transforms nostalgia into a chaotic narrative of cultural decay and reinvention. By deconstructing familiar imagery, Opake challenges the viewer to examine the intersection of addiction, identity, and societal shifts.
Who is Opake?
Opake is one of Britain’s most sought-after street artists, known for his reimaginings of pop culture icons through the lens of graffiti and urban aesthetics. His work deconstructs nostalgia, layering vibrant color blocks, expressive tags, and intricate compositions to reveal deeper themes of addiction, identity, and cultural erosion. By transforming beloved cartoon characters into fragmented artworks, Opake challenges the viewer to reconsider the impact of time and societal shifts on cultural memory.
Opake’s rise in the contemporary art world has been marked by his ability to blend raw street art techniques with refined, gallery-quality execution. Drawing inspiration from tattoo culture, music, and influential figures such as Keith Haring and Banksy, his art is both a reflection of personal experience and a commentary on the broader evolution of pop culture.
Join us for the opening of the Opake Exhibition at Carousel Fine Art Chicago and witness Opake’s colorful, thought-provoking work in person.
Exhibition opening reception Details:
- Opening Reception: June 5, 2025 6:00 - 9:00 PM
- Location: 230 W Superior St, Chicago, IL
