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Katie Paterson's 'Afterlife' debuts in Scotland at Collective

exhibition · 2026-06-21

Collective presents the Scottish premiere of Katie Paterson's installation 'Afterlife', commissioned for Folkestone Triennial 2025. The exhibition runs from 19 June to 6 September 2026 as part of Edinburgh Art Festival (EAF26). The work features nearly 200 amulets in a sculptural installation designed with Berlin/Mexico City-based architects Zeller & Moye. Curated by Collective's Director Sorcha Carey, the show marks Paterson's solo presentation in Scotland.

Key facts

  • Katie Paterson's 'Afterlife' exhibited in Scotland for the first time
  • Commissioned for Folkestone Triennial 2025
  • Curated by Sorcha Carey, Director of Collective
  • Exhibition dates: 19 June – 6 September 2026
  • Part of Edinburgh Art Festival (EAF26), 14–30 August 2026
  • Installation includes nearly 200 amulets
  • Designed in collaboration with Zeller & Moye
  • Amulets are miniature talismanic objects carved in stone

Entities

Artists

  • Katie Paterson

Institutions

  • Collective
  • Folkestone Triennial
  • Edinburgh Art Festival
  • Zeller & Moye

Locations

  • Scotland
  • Berlin
  • Mexico City
  • Edinburgh
  • Folkestone

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