Deux Ex Machina at the Bomb Factory Foundation by ARTCOLLECTORNEWS

Danish artist Laust Højgaard explores the tension between strength, vulnerability, and identity through paintings and sculptures populated by symbolic characters and surreal situations. Drawing inspiration from classical mythology, architecture, and contemporary pop culture, his work investigates how individuals navigate societal structures while negotiating their own instincts and inner conflicts. Based on the small island of Thurø near Svendborg in southern Denmark, Højgaard works across painting and sculpture, often combining expressive figuration with raw, intuitive processes. His work frequently reflects on humanity’s relationship with nature, control, and the systems that shape modern life.

Frieze Los Angeles 2026 closed with a surge of energy, attracting over 32,000 visitors and strong institutional participation. Blue-chip galleries like David Zwirner, Gagosian, and Hauser & Wirth reported multi-million-dollar sales, while emerging artists in the Focus section sold out their presentations. The fair combined high-profile acquisitions, site-specific installations, and performances, reinforcing Los Angeles as a global hub for contemporary art and collector engagement.

At Saatchi Yates, Slawn redefined the conventional exhibition model by transforming the gallery into a functioning studio environment. Rather than presenting a static display of completed works, Slawn’s Studio invited audiences into the active process of art-making — where paintings evolved in real time and the boundaries between production, performance, and presentation dissolved.