E X H I B I T I O N S
London
Citra Sasmita: Into Eternal Land
30 January 2025 - 25 April 2025
9.00 AM - 11.00 PM
The Curve, Barbican Centre Silk St London EC2Y 8DS
In January 2025, Citra Sasmita’s UK solo debut, Into Eternal Land, at The Curve explores ancestral memory, migration, and ritual. Through painting, sculpture, textiles, and soundscapes, she reclaims Indonesian traditions, dismantles colonial narratives, and centers women’s empowerment. This multi-sensory journey highlights feminist resistance and cultural heritage with transformative artistry.
Dark Figures, Surround Me
29 October 2024 - 8 November 2024
11.00 AM - 6.00 PM, including weekends
19 Hanbury St, E1 6QR London, United Kingdom
This exhibition examines the gap between discomfort and menace, featuring protective yet menacing figures from Asian religions, Edo-period Japanese ghost paintings, and contemporary works by Cindy Sherman and Keith Haring as well as other international rising artists. The artworks present ambiguous depictions of the human and natural condition, challenging traditional societal ideals and evading notions of safety.
Entropy
28 May 2024 - 6 June 2024
11.00 AM - 6.00 PM, including weekends
4 Princelet Street, E1 6QH London, United Kingdom
This exhibition bridges antiquities and contemporary art through entropy, highlighting life's cycle of decay and renewal. Featuring artists like Miriam Cahn and Paul Becker, it contrasts South Asian art's complex narratives with Renaissance ideals. It delves into spiritual and human-animal themes, inspiring reflections on the transient nature of existence and art, and showcasing the evolution of artistic expressions across eras.
Deific Outlines
27 February 2024 - 3 March 2024
11.00 AM - 6.00 PM, including weekends
G5, 4 Cromwell Pl, SW7 2JE London, United Kingdom.
South Asian sculpture reflects India's rich history, culture, and spirituality, conveying complex narratives through intricate imagery. The exhibition delves into individual characters and spiritual aspects of ancient reliefs, drawing parallels with contemporary works. Artists like Matisse and Becker explore similar introspective themes, highlighting the human-animal relationship and lyrical qualities in their art.
New York City
Scotopia
28 October 2024 - 14 November 2024 (extended). 12.00 PM - 6.00 PM daily, or by appointment. 93 Madison St, NYC 10002
CABIN, the MENĀEA Collection, and Hugo Alcantara present 'Scotopia,' featuring ancient Asian sculpture, a 1935 Henri Matisse drawing, and contemporary paintings. The exhibition, running from October 25 to November 8, explores the concept of seeing in the dark, highlighting artists' ability to perceive nuance and the surreal in low-light conditions.