Bruno Gallery is set to present “Beyond the Visible”, a Kinetic Art exhibition running from 5 to 31 March 2026 in Singapore. The exhibition brings together 97-year-old Yaacov Agam and contemporary artist Patrick Rubinstein, tracing the evolution of kinetic art and movement-based art across generations. Agam has been active since the postwar period and is often associated with the development of kinetic and optical art in the second half of the twentieth century.
Featuring 50 paintings and sculptures priced from SGD 5,000 to over SGD 1 million, the exhibition explores the shift from static observation to dynamic engagement. Together, Agam’s explorations of perception and Rubinstein’s bold, multi-view compositions offer a compelling dialogue on how motion continues to redefine the way audiences experience art. Works in the exhibition span paintings, reliefs and sculptural pieces that incorporate optical effects, shifting perspectives and physical or perceived movement as part of the viewing experience.
Agam is associated with the development of kinetic art, a movement that incorporates physical or optical movement into visual artworks. His works often change depending on the viewer’s angle or position. Pieces by Agam are held in the collections of institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, Centre Pompidou and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. He is also known for developing the “Agamograph”, a lenticular technique that produces multiple images depending on the viewer’s movement. Rubinstein’s work explores similar visual principles through layered compositions that create shifting imagery when viewed from different perspectives.
Born in Paris in 1960, Rubinstein is associated with Op Art and kinetic practices that combine optical effects with figurative imagery, often using layered panels and reflective materials to produce changing visual outcomes as viewers move around the work. Rubinstein’s practice frequently incorporates themes drawn from popular culture, geometric abstraction and symbolic imagery, while some of his recent works utilise materials such as gold leaf to enhance reflective and optical effects within kinetic compositions.
Several of Rubinstein’s works make use of reflective surfaces and precious materials, including compositions finished with 22-carat gold leaf that intensify the shifting optical effects produced by the layered structures. His series frequently explores recurring motifs such as butterflies, geometric patterns and interlacing lines, themes that reference movement and visual perception.
While the exhibition highlights developments within kinetic art, it should also be noted that the cultural and political contexts surrounding artists and institutions remain part of broader global conversations. Views represented by participating artists do not necessarily reflect those of all audiences or observers engaging with the exhibition.
Running from 5 to 31 March 2026, the exhibition takes place at Bruno Gallery Singapore, located at 91 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247918. Admission is free.
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