Alejandro Cardenas weaves sci-fi and mythology in Tribeca solo show
From May 8 to June 13, 2026, Almine Rech in New York will host 'ARACHNE,' featuring the works of Alejandro Cardenas, marking his seventh exhibition at the venue. Cardenas hails from Chile but currently resides in Madrid. Born in 1977 in Santiago and raised in Miami, he graduated from the Cooper Union School of Art with a BFA in 2000. Renowned for his surrealistic paintings and sculptures, Cardenas delves into themes such as science fiction, surrealism, and ancient mythology, often incorporating symbolic imagery to contemplate a post-human world. This event is his sixth collaboration with the gallery.
Key facts
- Almine Rech New York is presenting 'ARACHNE'
- Alejandro Cardenas' seventh solo exhibition with the gallery
- On view from May 8 to June 13, 2026
- Cardenas is Chilean-born American, based in Madrid
- Born in 1977 in Santiago, Chile
- Grew up in Miami
- Earned BFA from Cooper Union School of Art in 2000
- Work combines science fiction, surrealism, and ancient mythology
Entities
Artists
- Alejandro Cardenas
Institutions
- Almine Rech New York
- Cooper Union School of Art
Locations
- New York
- Madrid
- Santiago
- Chile
- Miami