Barry McGee, Ed Templeton and Raymond Pettibon are pioneers and icons of the contemporary urban art movement. Their work can be found in the collections of major museums and has been shown at large exhibitions and biennales worldwide, but all three have repeatedly emphasised their roots in youth subculture – in the worlds of skateboarding, graffiti, punk and hip-hop.
These three sought-after artists are brought together by curator Aaron Rose.
Founded in 2001, Circle Culture Gallery presents international contemporary art through exhibitions in Berlin and Hamburg as well as temporary spaces, institutional partnerships and interdisciplinary projects in Germany and abroad. This selection offers an insight into the gallery’s programme and some of the exhibitions and collaborations that have shaped its history.