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    "title": "Werner Bronkhorst Brings July Solo Exhibition to Los Angeles ",
    "modified_at": "2026-06-09 17:05:57",
    "published_at": "2026-06-09 16:52:00",
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    "subtitle": "The celebrated painter debuts a collection of football-themed work to coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup ",
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    "body": "<p><strong>Los Angeles, CA (June 9, 2026)</strong> &ndash; <strong>Werner Bronkhorst announces </strong><em><strong>Big Balls</strong></em>, his debut solo exhibition in Los Angeles. Running from <strong>July 9-12</strong> in a custom-designed gallery space at <strong>8175 Melrose Avenue</strong>, the show marks the artist&#039;s first showcase in the city and his latest stop in a rapidly expanding global presence.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e04a67a0-afa1-4d26-a8cf-de4bdd156083/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-e04a67a0-afa1-4d26-a8cf-de4bdd156083\"\n                data-id=\"e04a67a0-afa1-4d26-a8cf-de4bdd156083\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e04a67a0-afa1-4d26-a8cf-de4bdd156083/-/inline/no/Screenshot+2026-06-08+at+2.54.27PM.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e04a67a0-afa1-4d26-a8cf-de4bdd156083/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<blockquote>&quot;Football has always been more than just a sport to me,&quot; says Werner. &quot;Just like creating a work of art, football requires patience, discipline, dedication, and years of practice. The beauty of the game isn&#039;t just found in the final result, but in the countless hours of effort, repetition, and commitment that happen behind the scenes.&quot;</blockquote><p>Bronkhorst is globally recognised for his sculptural and hyper-realistic works that often feature miniature figures amongst abstract scenes curated with layers of paint. Inspired by artists including Andy Warhol, William De Kooning and Ren&eacute; Magritte, Bronkhorst combines pop culture references with abstract expression and surrealism, while documenting his creative process through his social media channels. Bronkhorst&rsquo;s vibrant and distinctive style has steadily garnered a legion of fans and collectors from around the world.</p><p>This year, the artist will continue to expand upon his global footprint with international exhibitions in Los Angeles and Berlin, following the resounding success of the artist&rsquo;s showcase in Dubai earlier this year, which saw over 10,000 visitors in three days and his original works selling out in just twelve minutes.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/3f7bd297-acdf-4d05-b876-408c30f637c1/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-3f7bd297-acdf-4d05-b876-408c30f637c1\"\n                data-id=\"3f7bd297-acdf-4d05-b876-408c30f637c1\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/3f7bd297-acdf-4d05-b876-408c30f637c1/-/inline/no/WB-BIGBALLS-11.04-NUTTYROAD-BTS-20.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/3f7bd297-acdf-4d05-b876-408c30f637c1/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><em><strong>Big Balls</strong></em> showcases a special collection of never-before-seen paintings celebrating the unrivaled spirit, energy and excitement of football, as the city comes to life for the World Cup.</p><blockquote>&quot;Los Angeles brings culture, creativity, and an incredible amount of hype and energy,&quot; says Werner. &quot;It&#039;s a city that embraces both art and sport at the highest level, making it the perfect place for a collection like <em>Big Balls.&quot;</em> </blockquote><p>Bronkhorst will reveal this all-new body of work in a physical showcase, ahead of select artworks being available for public sale directly via his website.</p><p><strong>Imagery available on request.</strong> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">### </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>NOTES TO EDITORS</strong></p><p><strong>Press Preview</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">Monday, July 8 </p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">9:00 - 11:00 am </p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">by RSVP only</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Public Opening</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">July 9 - 12 </p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">Thursday to Saturday 10 am - 8 pm, Sunday 10 am - 6 pm</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">Address: 8175 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">Visit <a href=\"http://www.werner-bronkhorst.com/\"><u>www.wernerbronkhorst.com</u></a> and follow <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/werner_bronkhorst/?hl=en\"><u>@werner_bronkhorst</u></a> for all updates.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Media Contact </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><u>wb@camronglobal.com </u></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>About Werner Bronkhorst </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">Werner Bronkhorst is a South African-born, Sydney based visual artist known for his two distinct styles: hyper realistic miniature figures set against abstract sculptural backdrops and bold charcoal car drawings overlaid with dense text. Raised in Pretoria, Bronkhorst is deeply influenced by abstract expressionism, surrealism, and pop culture, drawing inspiration from artists such as Warhol, De Kooning, Haring, and Magritte.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">Through social media, Bronkhorst offers audiences a raw, behind-the-scenes look at his creative process. By late 2024, Bronkhorst&rsquo;s audience had grown to over 1 million followers and has now sky-rocketed to 2.7 million, drawn to his authentic storytelling and distinctive aesthetic. Bronkhorst was recently recognised as a member of Forbes Asia&#039;s 30 under 30 for 2026.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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