As Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 approaches next week, Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery is set to present a captivating selection of works at Booth 1C14. This preview offers a glimpse into some of the gallery’s most exciting pieces, showcasing a dynamic range of established and emerging artists. Below are highlights of the presentation, offering insight into the major works and exhibitions that will be featured.
The booth will feature an impressive array of celebrated artists, including Miquel Barceló, Alvaro Barrington, Georg Baselitz, Oliver Beer, Antony Gormley, Hans Josephsohn, Donald Judd, Martha Jungwirth, Alex Katz, Imi Knoebel, Roy Lichtenstein, Lee Bul, Lee Kang-So, Robert Longo, Liza Lou, Robert Rauschenberg, Daniel Richter, Megan Rooney, Tom Sachs, Joan Snyder, and Yan Pei-Ming.
Artists with Major Museum Shows
Robert Rauschenberg
China Rose (Galvanic Suite), 1991
Robert Rauschenberg, China Rose (Galvanic Suite), 1991
A striking silkscreen print on galvanized steel, China Rose (Galvanic Suite) references the delicate roses native to Southwest China. The piece derives from Rauschenberg’s time in Asia, with the silkscreen image taken from a photograph he captured during his travels. In November 2025, a major exhibition showcasing works made during his time in Asia will open at M+ in Hong Kong, coinciding with the artist’s centennial year.
Martha Jungwirth
Der Bruder Eugene Manet (nach Edgar Degas), 2023
Martha Jungwirth, Der Bruder Eugene Manet (nach Edgar Degas), 2023
This large-scale painting by Jungwirth will be presented in conjunction with her solo exhibition at the Long Museum. The piece continues her exploration of abstraction, bringing a modern sensibility to classical references in an evocative juxtaposition of the past and present.
New Works:
Antony Gormley, Set VII
Antony Gormley, Set VII, 2024
Set VII is a new sculpture from Gormley’s Gridworks series, where the artist investigates the space of the human body through minimal, grid-like structures. The work connects the human form with the industrial landscape of modern cities, reflecting Gormley’s ongoing investigation into the relationship between body, architecture, and environment.
Oliver Beer, Resonance Painting (Perfect Day)
Oliver Beer, Resonance Painting (Perfect Day), 2025
Building on his previous Resonance Painting series, Beer’s latest work visualizes soundwaves, captured through pigments as they ripple across a canvas. The piece stems from his 2024 Lyon Biennale installation The Cave, where Beer activated the acoustics of a prehistoric cave with a group of singers. With earthy red and black tones inspired by the ancient cave paintings, the work represents a powerful evolution of Beer’s exploration of sound, space, and art.
Alvaro Barrington, NHC 2024/Mangrove Sunset (N11)
Alvaro Barrington, NHC 2024/Mangrove Sunset (N11), 2024
Barrington’s vibrant painting is inspired by his early life in Grenada and the Caribbean landscape. Originally conceived as part of a parade float for London’s Notting Hill Carnival, the work draws on the rich colors of the region and serves as a powerful visual exploration of Barrington’s heritage. These paintings are also featured in his solo exhibition Soul to Seoul at Thaddaeus Ropac Seoul.
Historically Significant Works
Alex Katz, Ada by the Sea
Alex Katz, Ada by the Sea, 1999
A timeless portrait of Katz’s wife Ada, this work exemplifies the artist’s signature cinematic style. The intimate yet sweeping composition captures Ada in a moment of quiet grace, framed with Katz’s characteristic cropped style, a hallmark of his decades-long exploration of portraiture.
Hans Josephsohn, Untitled (Ruth)
Hans Josephsohn, Untitled (Ruth), 1974-5
This early work by Josephsohn exemplifies his distinctive approach to sculpture, fusing figuration with a tactile surface treatment. The piece’s sense of raw humanity is intensified by the artist’s disruption of the conventional sculptural form. First presented by Thaddaeus Ropac at Art Basel Hong Kong in 2024, this work has garnered growing international recognition, particularly following the artist’s retrospective at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris.
Joan Snyder, Vanishing Theatre
Joan Snyder, Vanishing Theatre / The Cut, 1974
Snyder’s deeply autobiographical triptych, Vanishing Theatre / The Cut, marks a pivotal moment in her career. The central panel, with its dramatic diagonal cut, symbolizes the emotional rupture from a painful relationship. This work, completed in the same year Snyder relocated to a farm in Pennsylvania, represents her shift toward more textured, dimensional painting—a movement that would define her later work.
Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery’s presentation at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 promises a compelling blend of historical and contemporary works, showcasing the gallery’s commitment to both preserving artistic legacy and supporting innovative new practices. With a selection that spans iconic figures and cutting-edge creators, the booth invites viewers to engage deeply with the evolving conversation between past and present, tradition and innovation.
