Anya Gallaccio's Radical Practice Explored in Major Turner Contemporary Exhibition
The seminal artist known for using organic, ephemeral materials like ice, flowers and trees.
Turner Contemporary is presenting the largest survey exhibition of seminal British artist Anya Gallaccio, titled preserve, on view until January 26, 2025.
Spanning over three decades, the show features Gallaccio’s iconic works alongside a new site-specific installation. Known for using organic, ephemeral materials like ice, flowers and trees, Gallaccio’s practice explores themes of transformation, impermanence, and the environment. Her work challenges traditional sculpture, often incorporating natural decay or growth, offering a reflection on humanity’s relationship with nature.
The exhibition also highlights Kent’s natural heritage, including a new commission inspired by the region’s White Cliffs and chalk landscapes. Gallaccio restages notable works, including her famous gerbera wall sculpture and a felled tree installation. In conjunction with the exhibition, a school program titled An Apple a Day focuses on Kent’s apple orchards. Students plant an orchard at Lees Court Estate and visit the gallery, learning about nature and sustainability.
Curated by Melissa Blanchflower, this exhibition launches Turner Contemporary’s Art+Environment program. Gallaccio has also been commissioned by AIDS Memory UK to create a memorial in London, symbolizing remembrance and solidarity for those affected by HIV/AIDS.
Turner Contemporary
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