German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans has a show up at LA's Regen Projects called half page that's a must-see, especially given the lack of art by major art world figures being shown in LA at any given time. It's Tillmanns' 5th solo show at the gallery, it's being shown concurrently in both gallery spaces and consists of new videos and new photos.

Tillmans' photographs are wide ranging from formal abstracts that play with color, light and the process of photography to intimate, candid images. Seemingly casual, his installations are characteristic of his unique and personal aesthetic. Tillmans shows a selection of large-scale photographs at Regen Projects II. Abney Park and dark peonies are striking black and white photographs which originated from a photocopy; the appropriation and enlargement results in a total flattening of the image. The texture of the photocopy creates a medium onto itself, ultimately breaking down the image to tiny dots of pigment.

At Regen Projects, Tillmans shows a selection of video works. These simple and poetic videos continue Tillmans' exploration of the ephemeral. In Peas a pot of bright green peas boils then slowly cools, and in Wind of Change street musicians play the 1990 hit song of the same name in front of Berlin's Europa Center, an iconic high-rise tower in West Berlin.

Read more here. Never a dull moment in the art career of the man is never stops changing up his photographic style and is best known for his work in the mid 90's consistening of portraits of friends and depictions of street culture and gay subculture. Check it out.

Wolfgang Tillmans
half page
Regen Projects + Regen Projects II
633 N. Almont Drive, LA
October 23 – December 6, 2008
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm