ANNKA KULTYS LOFT : We are thrilled to announce the opening of our private venue, a 260 sqm converted space in Shoreditch. This loft will serve as epicenter for invitation-only events (dinners, talks and private viewings) aimed at fostering deeper connections between our artists and influential figures in the art world, including curators, media, and collectors. The inaugural event is set for October 2024, coinciding with Frieze London.

ANNKA KULTYS MOVING IMAGE: This project will offer unique insights into artists using film, video animation, and digital media, as well as their latest technological explorations, including blockchain and advanced technologies such as AI. Subscribe now to our Full Moon newsletter to be the first to discover the featured artists and get a chance to win exclusive artist prints.
(launching on 17th October 2024)

ANNKA KULTYS PHYGITAL: Our VR gallery, encompassing 1,000 digital sqm, serves as our experimental space for hosting ambitious immersive group shows. This most advanced digital presentation allows visitors to virtually stroll through the exhibition, rather than just scroll.
(launched in May 2022 in partnership with Galleries Now).

ANNKA KULTYS GALLERY: Our main space will continue to present exhibitions in the traditional white cube format while still focusing on artists working in new media.
(established September 2015)

Our partenaires featuring our shows: Galleries Now, Artforum Art Guide, New Exhibitions, SeeSaw Map, Art Rabbit and E-Flux (coming soon)

NICOLE DAVENPORT INTERVIEWS ANNKA KULTYS

1. What is the purpose and vision of the gallery?

AKG is a hybrid commercial art project merging physical and digital experiences. Since its inception in 2015, the gallery has become a leading art space for artists who engage with technology, both in traditional and digital media. With a robust program of exhibitions showcasing these artists and a commitment to promoting the hybrid ‘phygital’ approach, I aim to push the boundaries of what is achievable in both physical and digital gallery spaces.

2. Why have you chosen to focus on technology?

I see the instability and rapid evolution of new technologies as incredible opportunities for exploration and innovation, especially in presenting digital art beyond traditional white cubes and TV screens. The contradictions posed by digital technologies can challenge our traditional perceptions. For instance, VR exhibitions offer a unique blend of permanence and impermanence. While VR technology will likely continue evolving, I don’t need to dismantle a previous VR exhibition to organise a new one; I can simply revisit it with my headset. In contrast, once a physical exhibition concludes and a new one is installed, only its documentation remains. And what better documentation than the exhibition itself?

3. Can you tell us a bit more about yourself?

I tell my truth and share my vision through my exhibitions. I act as a bridge between digital artists, whom I promote with the help of my team, and the wider world, including traditional and digital art collectors, museum curators, and the press.

4. You call the gallery a ‘hybrid commercial art project.’ Can you explain a bit why you chose the word ‘project’?

I’ve always been fascinated by Jeffrey Deitch, the New York-based gallerist, who named his gallery Deitch Projects. Each exhibition is treated as a unique project with its own deadlines, research, installations, and goals. This approach involves distinct phases before, during, and after the exhibition, requiring a team effort to bring their skills together to achieve those goals.