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Agnes Lloyd-Platt's 'Make Me Saline' at Monument Gallery

exhibition · 2026-05-19

Photographer Agnes Lloyd-Platt's solo exhibition 'Make Me Saline' at Monument gallery in east London presents black-and-white images from a solo trip to Menorca, taken after a period of postnatal depression. The work, inspired by Cindy Sherman's retrospective at Hauser & Wirth Menorca, adopts a character named Cindy to explore self-kindness and freedom from societal guilt. Lloyd-Platt, known for vibrant color in commercial work, chose black-and-white to strip back distraction and allow more space for imagination. The exhibition runs until 28 May 2026 and includes furniture curated by Monument's Leah Forsyth-Steel and Victoria Spicer, featuring pieces like Tom Dixon's Coral Chair (submerged at sea), Niall O'Flynn's 'Ruffian' chaise lounge, and a 1990s Harrod's glass room divider. A soundscape by George Day accompanies the show. Lloyd-Platt describes the trip as transformative but not a cure, emphasizing the ongoing presence of postnatal depression in her shadow. The title references cleansing power of saltwater and tears.

Key facts

  • Agnes Lloyd-Platt's solo exhibition 'Make Me Saline' is at Monument gallery in east London until 28 May 2026.
  • The black-and-white photographs were taken during a solo trip to Menorca following a period of postnatal depression.
  • Lloyd-Platt was inspired by Cindy Sherman's retrospective at Hauser & Wirth Menorca.
  • She adopted a character named Cindy to allow herself more freedom and self-kindness.
  • The exhibition includes furniture curated by Monument's Leah Forsyth-Steel and Victoria Spicer.
  • Featured furniture includes Tom Dixon's Coral Chair, Niall O'Flynn's 'Ruffian' chaise lounge, and a 1990s Harrod's glass room divider.
  • A soundscape by George Day accompanies the exhibition.
  • Lloyd-Platt describes the trip as necessary but not a cure for her postnatal depression.

Entities

Artists

  • Agnes Lloyd-Platt
  • Cindy Sherman
  • Tom Dixon
  • Niall O'Flynn
  • George Day

Institutions

  • Monument gallery
  • Hauser & Wirth Menorca
  • Harrod's

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Menorca
  • Spain
  • Los Angeles
  • United States

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