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Julie Mehretu's New York solo exhibition at Marian Goodman Gallery features live dance performances

exhibition · 2026-04-14

Marian Goodman Gallery in New York is hosting Julie Mehretu's seventh solo show, titled Our Days, Like a Shadow (a non-abiding hauntology), from 2024 to 2026. This marks Mehretu's fourth solo presentation in the city. The exhibition includes new works, with a prelude previously displayed at Palazzo Grassi in Venice in 2024 and MCA Sydney in 2024-25. Choreographer John Jasperse has created a dance piece, Wandering, performed by John Jasperse Projects twice daily from May 20 to 23. The title references Chronicles 29:15 and Buddhist non-abidance, suggesting life's transient nature.

Key facts

  • Julie Mehretu's seventh solo exhibition at Marian Goodman Gallery is titled Our Days, Like a Shadow (a non-abiding hauntology)
  • The exhibition runs from 2024 to 2026 and is her fourth solo show in New York
  • A prelude was shown at Palazzo Grassi in Venice in 2024 and MCA Sydney in 2024-25
  • Choreographer John Jasperse created a new dance work in response to Mehretu's art
  • John Jasperse Projects will perform Wandering twice daily from May 20 to 23
  • The title references Chronicles 29:15 and the Buddhist concept of non-abidance
  • The exhibition includes new and distinct bodies of work from 2024-2026
  • Live performances are directed by John Jasperse

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  • New York
  • United States
  • Venice
  • Italy
  • Sydney
  • Australia

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