Hayv Kahraman's 'What Cannot Be Said Will Be Wept' at Pilar Corrias

Hayv Kahraman's solo exhibition 'What Cannot Be Said Will Be Wept' is on view at Pilar Corrias in London until 29 August 2026. The show features new paintings depicting women weeping and mourning in watery landscapes, created in response to the artist losing her home in the LA wildfires. The works explore themes of ecological grief, collective care, and the radical power of feminine emotion. Kahraman uses a marbling technique to render water, which she says forces her to relinquish control. The exhibition continues her exploration of the body in crisis, following previous shows like 'Gut Feelings' (2022, Mosaic Rooms) and 'She Has No Name' (2024, Pilar Corrias). The review by Hannah Hutchings-Georgiou highlights the significance of Kahraman's portrayal of women of colour expressing emotion, challenging stereotypes and offering a form of resistance. The paintings feature figures in communal acts of crying, with titles like 'Four Figures Kneeling' (2026) and 'Three Figures in Spiral' (2026). The exhibition is presented as a timely response to the climate crisis, offering relief through the act of weeping.