Timm Blandin
I DON’T LIKE WINTER presents Timm Blandin’s 2023–2025 paintings, where color and light convey memory more than description. Working from photographic fragments and lived moments, he creates restrained compositions that shift between figuration and abstraction, offering painting as sensation—warmth, clarity, and suspended time rather than narrative. Built through layered surfaces, the works feel immediately approachable yet reveal depth with attention, placing Blandin in a contemporary lineage of painters focused on perception while keeping a distinct, personal language. The exhibition can be discovered at Galerie Sept, Brussels, and is framed as Blandin’s most significant solo presentation to date, reflecting strong collector momentum since joining the gallery and a growing presence in European and Asian private collections.
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Founded in 2018, Galerie Sept has established itself as a dynamic and globally engaged contemporary art gallery, representing a diverse selection of established and emerging artists from across the world. With spaces in Brussels and Knokke, the gallery operates at the intersection of abstraction, material experimentation, and conceptual depth. The Brussels gallery, located in the historic Sablon district, has built a strong reputation for its focus on abstraction, featuring artists who challenge form, texture, and perception. It serves as a primary platform for contemporary abstract art by living artists, showcasing innovative approaches to materiality, color, and spatial dynamics. The Knokke gallery, located in a renowned coastal art hub, is structured into two exhibition rooms, allowing for a broader curatorial vision. While the first room continues the gallery’s strong abstract focus, the second room highlights contemporary figurative art, providing a dynamic contrast and expanding the gallery’s engagement with different artistic disciplines. A defining moment in Galerie Sept’s history was the discovery of Lee Hyun Joung, an artist whose meticulous Hanji and ink-based works bridge the gap between abstraction and Korean tradition. Her collaboration with the gallery, which began in its early years, paralleled the rise of both. As Galerie Sept established itself within the international art scene, Lee’s work gained recognition, culminating in sold-out art fair presentations, institutional acquisitions, and a growing global collector base. This partnership exemplifies the gallery’s commitment to nurturing talent and developing artists’ careers over time. In addition to Lee Hyun Joung, the gallery proudly represents Katrin Fridriks, Johann Alexis, Zheng Lu, Sebastiaan Knot, Timm Blandin, and Hans Schüle, among others. Each artist contributes to the gallery’s reputation as a leading space for contemporary abstraction and cutting-edge figurative works. Galerie Sept’s program is artist-driven and strategically curated, with a focus on long-term collaboration and market development. By fostering relationships with collectors, institutions, and curators, the gallery provides its artists with sustainable opportunities for visibility and engagement. The gallery also integrates digital strategies through platforms such as Artnet, ensuring a global reach while maintaining the integrity of in-person experiences. With a commitment to curatorial excellence, collector education, and international expansion, Galerie Sept continues to evolve as a leading force in contemporary art, bridging artistic innovation with market expertise.