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To see an exhibition by an author who is more an ‘anonymous being’ than somebody with face and name of his own is a little bit risky, but also attractive. This is, in fact, Alex Diamond’s case, a character created in 2004 who hides himself behind hundreds of bodies and hairy masks.
Alex Diamond has been around for a while, staging incredible shows that also always celebrate the incarnation of the artist in various characters, shapes or even gender. Diamond appears at these shows in different roles, and underlining this artistic approach he does not reveal his background or vita, which would be an invention anyway.
Impossible to label as a person and difficult to categorize as an artist, Alex Diamond is more fantasy than reality. His main issue always centres around his work and its presentation, but never around the personality of an individual.
This anonymous status does not seem to bother anybody. On the contrary, this is contributing to increase his or her fame. We only know that Diamond was born in Hamburg, although has declared – always by e-mail interviews- that is originally from Lost Vegas, ‘which is a tiny place within the right cerebral hemisphere’. Weird, isn’t it?
This mysterious artist has even said that doesn’t do vacation. Alex Diamond is a sleepless worker, doesn’t know pain or suffering (or, if you want, the “burn-out-syndrome”), and exists only through his art. No holidays needed then. Uau, you can’t say he is a kind of crazy artist!
The exhibition, so-called ‘Don’t worry ‘bout a thing 2. Demon Circus’ takes place at Iguapop Gallery until March 6. So, if you are planning your trip to Catalan city, make room in your schedule and pass by Born’s gallery. You could tell to your friends you have seen the works of a ghost artist! Just few people can say that! Hurry up and book accommodation in Apartments in Barcelona, the most comfortable way to stay in the city.
