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Johan Creten's 'True Love' at Leila Heller Gallery

exhibition · 2026-04-22

Johan Creten's exhibition 'True Love' at Leila Heller Gallery in New York runs until July 18. The Belgian artist presents clay sculptures that advocate for a renewed spiritual connection with nature, building on his ongoing exploration of bodily beauty. In a video interview with Canvas, Creten discusses his work with clay, manipulation of scale, and the conceptual underpinnings of his piece 'Présentoir d’Orange'.

Key facts

  • Exhibition title: 'True Love'
  • Artist: Johan Creten
  • Venue: Leila Heller Gallery
  • Location: New York
  • On view until: July 18
  • Medium: Clay sculptures
  • Theme: Spiritual connection with nature and bodily beauty
  • Featured work: 'Présentoir d’Orange'

Entities

Artists

  • Johan Creten

Institutions

  • Leila Heller Gallery
  • Canvas

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

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