I was recently in conversation with Colstoun Arts, where I undertook a residency in the Scottish Lowlands in 2024, reflecting on my upcoming solo exhibition, Soft Embers of Becoming, at Gallery Hayashi + Art Bridge, Tokyo, and on how my time in Scotland continues to shape and inform my practice.
In 2025, I traveled to Taipei for my solo exhibition “Traverse Heights Right to the Edges” at Yiri Arts. On the way, I made a detour to New York City to visit BEAF and explore the city.
Nils Günther-Alavanja joined me on this journey and captured some of it on film. I’m thrilled to announce that the short documentary is now online, and I hope you enjoy watching it.
I’m delighted to announce my upcoming solo show Soft Embers of Becoming at Gallery Hayashi + Art Bridge in collaboration with Enari Gallery in Tokyo.
Opening Reception: 28 February 6 – 8 pm
Dates: 28 February – 28 March 2026
7-7-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo-to 104-0061
In the new body of work, Raffael Bader investigates states of quiet transformation that unfold beneath the visible surface of things. His paintings are guided by the conviction that what is commonly perceived as still, inert, or lifeless is in fact permeated by subtle movement. Rather than depicting moments of extreme rupture or dramatic change, Bader turns toward processes of slow ignition — a latent warmth, comparable to embers resting within wood, already present and patiently unfolding.
Two new works on paper are now available with Delphian Gallery: Papier Vol. 3
For this exhibition, a diverse group of 50 global artists have come together to present a large body of new works to be exhibited online.
Now on view: My solo exhibition FERAL WITHIN at Fred Levine, Bruton, UK
13 September - 1 November
Opening: 13 September, 2-4pm
FRED LEVINE
Wed - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
The Old Silk Barn, Quaperlake Street, Bruton, BA10 0HB, UK
I’m happy to announce that one of my works has been acquired by the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony as part of their annual art purchases. It will be featured in the group exhibition “WIN/WIN – The art acquisitions of the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony 2025”, opening on Saturday, 30 August 2025 at 18:00, at the Museum Gunzenhauser in Chemnitz.
The exhibition runs from 31 August to 26 October 2025, offering a unique opportunity to see these newly acquired works in a prestigious cultural context.
Museum Gunzenhauser
Stollberger Straße 2, 09119 Chemnitz, Germany