Rex DeTiger's REXTROSPECTIVE
Embarking on the idea that his cards must be different, memorable, his signature ethos was born, what he personally refers to as “honest irony.” A theme which permeates his work up until today, ranging from cards with phrases like “It was a pleasure meeting you at the HOTTEST CLUB IN IBIZA” to “It was a pleasure meeting you in the bathroom line.” It’s the hyper-specific cards that DeTiger speaks of as the most enjoyable, such as “at the 6:15 pm showing of Bottoms at Angelika on August 26, 2023.” The rest speaks for itself, but that striking punch is nonetheless present, celebrating the irony and authenticity that defines our encounters, and transforming them into humour.
At the heart of The Card Show REXTROSPECTIVE was a unique display of Rex's business cards, both archived and upcoming. The artist transformed some of the otherwise flat format prints into 3d artifacts, preserving the aura of the original creations while producing limited edition replicas for attendees to bring home, together with the memories of the night. One of the most captivating displays was the first-ever Rex business card, "Art Basel 2017," placed on a rotator inside a glass display case. Attendees could view the original card alongside limited replicas, exclusively crafted for the show.
The event could not be described as not just an art exhibition; it was a celebration of encounters, serendipity and his - still rather short - history. The cards and objects opened up for conversations about where the guests had first met DeTiger, exchanging tales and information, finding common ground and naturally fusing future connections. Also one of the artist's intentions.
As for the future, DeTiger has exciting projects on the pipeline. He plans to host another Card Show Rextrospective in LA (date to be announced) and is gearing up for a North American and European tour, where he'll showcase his drumming skills. He's also eagerly awaiting the release of his sister Blu DeTiger's new music, on which he collaborated. We eagerly anticipate DeTiger's next artistic endeavors and the continued magic he spreads and shares through his multidisciplinary approach.
