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Michael Clark's Minimalist Choreography Performed at Serpentine's Peter Doig Exhibition

opinion-review · 2026-03-20

Jules Cunningham performed Michael Clark's 2003 choreography 'Satie Studs' as part of the live event program for Peter Doig's 'House of Music' exhibition at Serpentine Galleries in London on February 2, 4, and 6, 2026. The solo dance, set to Erik Satie's piano preludes, featured controlled, precise movements blending ballet and yoga influences. The performance represented a departure from Clark's more flamboyant punk-inspired works, offering a minimalist interpretation that complemented Doig's paintings exploring art-music connections. The event highlighted cross-disciplinary artistic exchange within the exhibition's programming.

Key facts

  • Jules Cunningham performed Michael Clark's 2003 choreography 'Satie Studs'
  • The performance occurred at Serpentine Galleries in London on February 2, 4, and 6, 2026
  • The dance was part of Peter Doig's 'House of Music' exhibition live event program
  • The choreography featured minimalist, controlled movements blending ballet and yoga elements
  • The performance was set to Erik Satie's 'Quatre Préludes' from 1929

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Institutions

  • Serpentine Galleries

Locations

  • London

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