"I wrote the Black Dada manifesto in 2008 as a way to give language to a set of intuitions that were already structuring my work. It was less a declaration than a proposition—a way to conflate Blackness and abstraction, to propose a relationship between the two as mutually generative forces."
"To date, it remains a point of orientation, but not a limit. It is a concept that, both theoretically and formally, allows for movement, for contradiction, for hope."
"The decision to open with this work and what drew you to the Robert E. Lee Monument as a site to consider and breakdown (literally) in the video reflects a critical engagement with historical narratives and their representations."
Adam Pendleton's exhibition 'Can I Be?' at the Langen Foundation integrates painting, drawing, sculpture, and video, focusing on abstraction, language, and history. Central to the exhibition is Pendleton's 'Black Dada' concept, which connects Blackness with abstraction and the avant-garde. The Langen Foundation's architectural design by Tadao Ando enhances the experience of Pendleton's work, emphasizing relational meaning. The exhibition opens with a significant black pavilion featuring the video 'Toy Soldier,' which critiques the Robert E. Lee Monument, reflecting Pendleton's ongoing exploration of these themes.
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