At a glance
Dense layers of color and texture form the backdrop for elusive narratives that shift and dissolve as you move through the gallery.
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Why go
This is the first major UK presentation of Caguiat's work, offering a rare look at a practice that blends literary influences with a unique, symbolic approach to textiles and painting.
You'll see
Large-scale paintings · Intricate tapestries · Recurring symbolic motifs · Saturated color palettes
Pace of visit
The visual density of the layered surfaces invites a slower pace to track the recurring symbols hidden within the works.
Don't miss
The large-scale tapestries, which highlight Caguiat’s ability to translate complex, symbolic narratives into tactile, woven forms.
Artlovers Tip
Focus on identifying the repeated imagery across different canvases and textiles before attempting to piece together a single, definitive story.
Inside the exhibition
Change Ringing at Serpentine South in London, UK, marks the first British institutional solo exhibition for artist Justin Caguiat. The show brings together a collection of contemporary paintings and textiles that challenge traditional storytelling through their physically and conceptually layered surfaces.
Visitors encounter a series of new and recent works, ranging from expansive paintings to detailed tapestries. These pieces are defined by their saturated colors and a collection of recurring symbols drawn from literature and historical imagery, creating a visual language that feels both ancient and modern.
Caguiat’s practice is notable for its resistance to easy classification, sitting at the intersection of various media and traditions. By presenting these works together for the first time in London, the exhibition highlights the artist's ability to create unstable, shifting meanings that reward patient observation.
Worth travelling for?
A timely and rewarding institutional debut for those interested in how contemporary painting can still find new ways to handle symbolism and texture.
Experience as an Artlover
Entry is hosted at Serpentine South; check the venue's official channels for specific seasonal opening hours throughout the autumn and winter dates.
Change Ringing - Justin Caguiat
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