“Barcelona Boom”, 42 × 29,7 cm, 2026, Acrylic, wall paint and glue on paper

For Abel Kabel’s solo presentation at SWAB Art Fair 2026 in Barcelona.

Abel Kabel (b. 2000 in Herning, Denmark) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Aarhus, Denmark. His paintings are typically a distinctive blend of texture and intuitive line drawings on canvas, using thick paint to create a balanced interplay between light and heavy elements. Kabel’s work operates at the intersection of painting and sculpture, combining raw materiality with a deliberately unrefined aesthetic. His “crummy sculptures” and expressive paintings speak of immediacy and vulnerability, resisting polished narratives in favor of something more instinctive and emotionally direct. Drawing from urban environments, online imagery, and autobiographical fragments, his practice reflects on identity formation, resilience, and nostalgia without sentimentality.

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