Palazzo Grassi presents Michael Armitage and Amar Kanwar in decolonial dialogue

Palazzo Grassi in Venice will showcase 'The Promise of Change' by Michael Armitage and 'Co-Travellers' by Amar Kanwar from 29 March 2026 to 10 January 2027, under the curation of Jean-Marie Gallais. This initiative is part of the larger Pinault Collection project, which also features Lorna Simpson's 'Third Person' and Paulo Nazareth's 'Algebra' at Punta della Dogana, curated by Emma Lavigne. The exhibitions delve into decolonial themes, drawing on Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò's 2022 work 'Against Decolonisation'. Armitage showcases over 150 pieces on lubugo bark cloth, critiquing colonialism with references to Goya and Manet, while Kanwar's contributions, 'The Torn First Pages' and 'The Peacock's Graveyard', examine the dynamics between humanity and nature, as well as historical violence, aiming for tangible change rather than mere symbolic representation.