Pace Gallery Releases Anicka Yi Film on Paul Thek Exhibition
The Facts
On June 4, 2026, Pace Gallery released an 'Artists on Artists' film by Anicka Yi exploring the exhibition 'Paul Thek: Dream of Vanishing,' on view at Pace’s New York gallery through August 14. In the film, Yi approaches Thek’s work with what she describes as a 'lantern consciousness,' fostering open association and reflection. Yi, known for installations combining organic and mechanical materials, investigates a 'biopolitics of the senses' and finds in Thek a kindred spirit, stating, 'I feel a deep kinship here.'
The Signal
The film underscores Pace’s strategy of using artist-led content to contextualize historical exhibitions, offering collectors and curators a direct creative dialogue between a contemporary artist and a mid-century figure. For those tracking the market for Paul Thek’s work—which has seen renewed institutional interest—Yi’s engagement may amplify visibility among a younger generation of collectors. The project also highlights Yi’s evolving practice, rooted in sensory and biological investigations, as she translates Thek’s visceral paintings and sculptures into a cinematic meditation.
- Artists: Anicka Yi, Paul Thek
- Galleries: Pace Gallery
- Locations: New York
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