Michael Kagan Shifts Gears with Formula 1-Inspired ’Downforce’ Exhibition
On view through April 26 at Pace Prints.
Brooklyn-based artist Michael Kagan brings his latest solo show, Downforce, to life with 16 new collage works inspired by the fast-paced world of Formula One racing.
Shifting from paint to paper, Kagan layers monoprints, created using squeegees and brushes, to capture the intensity, motion and drama of the sport. The show’s title, Downforce, references the aerodynamic force that keeps F1 cars glued to the track at over 200 mph. For Kagan, it also symbolizes human endurance and control under extreme pressure.
The collages spotlight iconic F1 moments, like Lewis Hamilton’s first Grand Prix win in “Global Player” and the fiery crash between Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc in “Moving Through Time” and “Space.” Instead of focusing on facial features, Kagan uses bold colors and sponsor logos to portray drivers like Kimi Räikkönen and Fernando Alonso, elevating them to near-mythical, superhero-like figures.
Michael Kagan’s Downforce exhibition is on view at Pace Prints until April 26.
Pace Prints
536 West 22nd Street
Main Gallery
New York, NY 10011
