LODE: A Group Exhibition at Galerie Eli Kerr, Montreal

Galerie Eli Kerr in Montreal presents 'LODE,' a group exhibition running from May 2 to May 31, 2026. The show explores themes of image-making, simulation, and the origins of art through a multi-media installation. Central to the exhibition is the video 'The Site of our Birthplace' (2026), which documents a visit to Lascaux II, a replica of the prehistoric cave. The work critiques the commodification and simulation of cultural heritage. Another video, 'Big Toe' (2026), juxtaposes voices and footwear as a form of long-distance communication. A book titled 'I LOVE LODE' was hung on a street between Oxford and Berlin, compiling transcriptions of forecasts and esoteric knowledge. The exhibition investigates anonymity, collaboration, and the materiality of art production, displaying laptops, packaging, and office supplies to reveal the infrastructure behind art. LODE examines the enmeshment of belief systems and value circulation, referencing Georges Bataille's 'Lascaux, or the Birth of Art' (1955), which was a commissioned work.