Huma Bhabha's exhibition at the Barbican features her sculptural giants, crafted from cork and bronze, evoking apocalyptic themes. This display, her first in the UK since 2020, takes place alongside works by Alberto Giacometti, drawing parallels in their exploration of existential despair and ruin. The exhibition encourages a dialogue between Bhabha's contemporary pieces and Giacometti's 20th-century sculptures, set in a revitalized gallery space that enhances the viewing experience. Bhabha reflects on her longstanding admiration for Giacometti, acknowledging their shared artistic sensibilities.
Bhabhaâs sculptures interact with Giacomettiâs, highlighting a shared sensibility of existential anxiety and destruction through their rough, fragmented forms that evoke a sense of ruin.
This exhibition marks Bhabha's first public display in the UK since 2020, showcasing her ancient-looking giants alongside Giacometti's iconic sculptures, fostering a dialogue between eras.
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