Flog "Hand in Hand"

Vertical Gallery is very proud to present ‘Hand in Hand,’ French painter Flog’s debut New York solo exhibition, on display May 8–24 at 2 Rivington Street on the city’s Lower East Side. 

‘Hand in Hand’ follows close to 18 months after Flog’s first-ever U.S. solo showcase, the sold-out ‘Rewind,’ presented by Vertical at SCOPE Miami Beach 2023. This newest show spotlights the artist’s signature Human of Glass, within whose transparent, genderless body the colors and complexities of life swirl and splash, and depicts the character’s interactions with a pair of giant-sized, color-filled glass hands. 

“‘Hand in Hand’ explores the contrast between the hands and the character, and their difference in size emphasizes the difference between power and weakness — who has the power, and who doesn't,” says Flog, born Florian Gaborit. “Hands are such a powerful symbol and storytelling tool. They convey so many emotions, both positive and negative.” 

Vertical toasts Flog’s Big Apple premiere with an opening-night reception on Thursday, May 8 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm

All artwork can be picked up, or will ship, at the end of the exhibition.