THE SLIP

Syd Krochmalny's work explores the unrealized potential of art history, imagining alternative artistic worlds where avant-garde poetic movements such as Primitivism, and Visionarism fully developed into total avant-gardes. Through a combination of historical manifestos, critical texts, and speculative creations, these counterfactual explorations fill the gaps in art history. Krochmalny challenges conventional narratives, envisioning a world where science, mysticism, fiction, and diverse styles converge, expanding the possibilities of contemporary art. In doing so, he invites us to rethink art’s relationship with time, history, and creativity, crafting a fictional art history with paintings that transcend the boundaries of space and time.