New York artist and writer Ian Monroe conceptualises to perfection the promise and disappointment of modernity. He first came to public attention in 2003 with a large-scale exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, and since then his artistic output and fame have continued to grow. 

His work is present in numerous private collections as well as important international museums such as the Aarhus Kunstmuseum (Denmark), the Saint Louis Art Museum (USA), the Hamburger Banhof (Germany) and the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León (Spain).

As a writer he has published articles in The Guardian, Art Review and the specialised publication Collage, assembling contemporary art.

With his particular use of language and the prominence of materials obtained from upcycling, Ian Monroe creates a multi-purpose pavilion, the purpose of which is to encourage debate and interaction between the local community and visiting artists. 

His project Pavilion for the restless industrialist is a stage, a meeting place, an astronomical observatory… In short, an adaptable space at the service of other creators’ performances.