Overview

Boris Gaberščik (1957) is widely acclaimed for his recognisable analogue still life photography, in which he plays with objects, light and composition to produce new visual and contextual meanings. His works are internationally recognised and included in many museum and private collections. He has received several awards for his works, which have been presented in publications in Slovenia and abroad. In 2018 he received a Prešeren Foundation Award, the highest national award in the field of arts, selected and granted by the Prešeren Foundation. His works have been presented at Paris Photo (2010, 2011), Photo Basel (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2025), viennacontemporary (2019, 2021, 2022) and The Photography Show by AIPAD (2025), among other fairs. Since 1985, he has had many solo exhibitions in Ljubljana, Slovenia (Gallery Equrna, Museum of Modern Art), Graz (Orpheum), Salzburg (Gallery Fotohof), Warsaw (ZPAF), Paris (VU') and has participated in group exhibitions all over the world.

Series
Works
  • Boris Gaberščik, Pop, 2019
    Pop, 2019
  • Boris Gaberščik, Oval, 2019
    Oval, 2019
  • Boris Gaberščik, Fruit d'une Longue Experience, 2018
    Fruit d'une Longue Experience, 2018
  • Boris Gaberščik, Hommage à Katarzyna Kobro, 2018
    Hommage à Katarzyna Kobro, 2018
  • Boris Gaberščik, Malevičev atelje / Malevich studio, 2019
    Malevičev atelje / Malevich studio, 2019
  • Boris Gaberščik, Melanholija / Melancholy, 2019
    Melanholija / Melancholy, 2019
  • Boris Gaberščik, Sprehajalec / Walker, 2018
    Sprehajalec / Walker, 2018
  • Boris Gaberščik, Weighing of Souls, 2018
    Weighing of Souls, 2018
  • Boris Gaberščik, Znanost IV / Science IV, 2018
    Znanost IV / Science IV, 2018
  • Boris Gaberščik, Screens, 2022
    Screens, 2022
  • Boris Gaberščik, Speculum, 2022
    Speculum, 2022
  • Boris Gaberščik, Ospedale IV, 2020
    Ospedale IV, 2020
  • Boris Gaberščik, Osebna zbirka II / Personal Collection II, 2022
    Osebna zbirka II / Personal Collection II, 2022
  • Boris Gaberščik, Življenje v mehurčku / Life Inside a Bubble, 2022
    Življenje v mehurčku / Life Inside a Bubble, 2022
  • Boris Gaberščik, Rebis, 2022
    Rebis, 2022
  • Boris Gaberščik, Gora / The Mountain, 2022
    Gora / The Mountain, 2022
  • Boris Gaberščik, Triptih / Tryptich, 2022
    Triptih / Tryptich, 2022
  • Boris Gaberščik, Die Verwandlung, 2022
    Die Verwandlung, 2022
  • Boris Gaberščik, Po Durerju / After Durer, 2022
    Po Durerju / After Durer, 2022
  • Boris Gaberščik, Luna in oblak / Moon and Cloud, 2022
    Luna in oblak / Moon and Cloud, 2022
  • Boris Gaberščik, Hiša vzhajajočega sonca / House of the rising sun, 2022
    Hiša vzhajajočega sonca / House of the rising sun, 2022
  • Boris Gaberščik, Naprava za letenje / Flying Machine, 2021
    Naprava za letenje / Flying Machine, 2021
  • Boris Gaberščik, Jakobova lestev / Jacob's Ladder, 2023
    Jakobova lestev / Jacob's Ladder, 2023
  • Boris Gaberščik, Luna, čoln, zvezdi / Moon, Boat, Stars, 2024
    Luna, čoln, zvezdi / Moon, Boat, Stars, 2024
  • Boris Gaberščik, Spodnji svet / Underworld, 2024
    Spodnji svet / Underworld, 2024
  • Boris Gaberščik, Wassermusik, 1997
    Wassermusik, 1997
  • Boris Gaberščik, Česen / Garlic, 1995
    Česen / Garlic, 1995
  • Boris Gaberščik, Brez naslova I / Untitled I, 1989
    Brez naslova I / Untitled I, 1989
  • Boris Gaberščik, State, 1998
    State, 1998
  • Boris Gaberščik, Svetišče / Sanctuary, 2007
    Svetišče / Sanctuary, 2007
  • Boris Gaberščik, Osebna zbirka 08, Glavnik svetlobe in teme / Personal Collection 08, The Comb of Light and Darkness, 2021
    Osebna zbirka 08, Glavnik svetlobe in teme / Personal Collection 08, The Comb of Light and Darkness, 2021
  • Boris Gaberščik, Osebna zbirka 05, Ovratnik za dr. Moebiusa / Personal Collection 05, Collar for Dr Moebius, 2022
    Osebna zbirka 05, Ovratnik za dr. Moebiusa / Personal Collection 05, Collar for Dr Moebius, 2022
  • Boris Gaberščik, Pragozd s praoblikami 09 / Urwald mit Urformen 09, 2022
    Pragozd s praoblikami 09 / Urwald mit Urformen 09, 2022
  • Boris Gaberščik, Pragozd s praoblikami 12 / Urwald mit Urformen 12, 2022
    Pragozd s praoblikami 12 / Urwald mit Urformen 12, 2022
  • Boris Gaberščik, Pragozd s praoblikami 13 / Urwald mit Urformen 13, 2023
    Pragozd s praoblikami 13 / Urwald mit Urformen 13, 2023
  • Boris Gaberščik, Pragozd s praoblikami 14 / Urwald mit Urformen 14, 2023
    Pragozd s praoblikami 14 / Urwald mit Urformen 14, 2023
  • Boris Gaberščik, Pragozd s praoblikami 15 / Urwald mit Urformen 15, 2023
    Pragozd s praoblikami 15 / Urwald mit Urformen 15, 2023
  • Boris Gaberščik, Pragozd s praoblikami 22 / Urwald mit Urformen 22, 2023
    Pragozd s praoblikami 22 / Urwald mit Urformen 22, 2023
  • Boris Gaberščik, Pragozd s praoblikami 23 / Urwald mit Urformen 23, 2023
    Pragozd s praoblikami 23 / Urwald mit Urformen 23, 2023
  • Boris Gaberščik, Inferno, 2016
    Inferno, 2016
  • Boris Gaberščik, Vaucansonova raca / Vaucanson Duck, 2016
    Vaucansonova raca / Vaucanson Duck, 2016
  • Boris Gaberščik, The Earth, the Moon, the Sun, 2015
    The Earth, the Moon, the Sun, 2015
  • Boris Gaberščik, Theatrum Chemicum V, 2021
    Theatrum Chemicum V, 2021
  • Boris Gaberščik, Theatrum Chemicum III, 2021
    Theatrum Chemicum III, 2021
  • Boris Gaberščik, Theatrum Chemicum, 2022
    Theatrum Chemicum, 2022
  • Boris Gaberščik, Theatrum Chemicum VII, 2021
    Theatrum Chemicum VII, 2021
  • Boris Gaberščik, Theatrum Chemicum I, 2021
    Theatrum Chemicum I, 2021
  • Boris Gaberščik, Theatrum Chemicum VIII, 2021
    Theatrum Chemicum VIII, 2021
  • Boris Gaberščik, Portal, 2017
    Portal, 2017
  • Boris Gaberščik, Skrivnost F. Von Kempelna / Mystery of F. Von Kempelen, 2017
    Skrivnost F. Von Kempelna / Mystery of F. Von Kempelen, 2017
  • Boris Gaberščik, Snob, 2016
    Snob, 2016
  • Boris Gaberščik, Suprematistična kuhinja / Suprematistic Kitchen, 2017
    Suprematistična kuhinja / Suprematistic Kitchen, 2017
  • Boris Gaberščik, Villa A (Hommage A P. Klee), 2016
    Villa A (Hommage A P. Klee), 2016
  • Boris Gaberščik, Yambov kozarec (Hommage a Umberto Eco) / Yambo’s Glass (Hommage a Umberto Eco), 2017
    Yambov kozarec (Hommage a Umberto Eco) / Yambo’s Glass (Hommage a Umberto Eco), 2017
  • Boris Gaberščik, Noire et blanche, 2018
    Noire et blanche, 2018
  • Boris Gaberščik, Sunset, 2018
    Sunset, 2018
  • Boris Gaberščik, Objem / Hug, 2019
    Objem / Hug, 2019
  • Boris Gaberščik, Introspekcija II / Introspection II, 2019
    Introspekcija II / Introspection II, 2019
  • Boris Gaberščik, Mama Luna / Mother Moon, 2019
    Mama Luna / Mother Moon, 2019
  • Boris Gaberščik, Stara hiša / Old House, 2018
    Stara hiša / Old House, 2018
  • Boris Gaberščik, Kopalka z žogo / Bather With a Ball, 2018
    Kopalka z žogo / Bather With a Ball, 2018
  • Boris Gaberščik, Svoboda / Freedom, 2017
    Svoboda / Freedom, 2017
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