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Adam Pendleton's 'Can I Be?' Opens at Langen Foundation

exhibition · 2026-04-20

The Langen Foundation in Dusseldorf is currently showcasing Adam Pendleton's exhibition titled 'Can I Be?'. This display highlights his exploration of abstraction and language through black-and-white visuals, text, and collage, focusing on themes of identity and history. Situated on a former NATO missile base in Hombroich and designed by Tadao Ando, the Langen Foundation provides a distinctive backdrop for Pendleton's art. The exhibition features pieces from his 'Black Dada' and 'System of Display' collections, along with a bilingual press release. Attendees can experience the exhibition until a yet-to-be-determined date. This important showcase of Pendleton's latest work in Germany follows exhibitions of other notable artists, including Katharina Grosse and Ai Weiwei.

Key facts

  • Adam Pendleton's exhibition 'Can I Be?' is at the Langen Foundation in Dusseldorf.
  • The exhibition is presented by the Langen Foundation.
  • The Langen Foundation is located in Dusseldorf, Germany.
  • The exhibition includes works from Pendleton's series such as 'Black Dada' and 'System of Display'.
  • The press release is available in English and German.
  • The Langen Foundation is known for its architecture by Tadao Ando.
  • The exhibition is part of the foundation's contemporary art program.
  • Pendleton's work has been shown at the Museum of Modern Art and the Venice Biennale.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Langen Foundation
  • Monopol
  • Berlin Art Link

Locations

  • Dusseldorf
  • Germany
  • Neuss
  • Richmond
  • Virginia
  • United States
  • Raketenstation Hombroich 1, 41472 Neuss

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