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Katharina Grosse's 'I Set Out, I Walked Fast' at White Cube London

exhibition · 2026-04-24

At White Cube London, Katharina Grosse's exhibition 'I Set Out, I Walked Fast' runs from April 22 to May 31, 2026, showcasing new creations, archival pieces, and an expansive in-situ installation that forms a cohesive environment. The exhibition eschews a chronological layout, facilitating spatial interactions among works from various eras. Within the North Gallery, a painted expanse features earth mounds, a canvas partially submerged, and a bronze sculpture. The 9x9x9 series, crafted in Grosse's studio in New Zealand, consists of canvases split into two sections with gentle transitions. The South Gallery juxtaposes archival items with contemporary paintings, including large landscapes and works utilizing masking and stencils. Since the late 1990s, Grosse has employed acrylic pigments with an industrial spray gun, pushing the boundaries of painting beyond traditional canvases.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'I Set Out, I Walked Fast' runs April 22 – May 31, 2026
  • Venue: White Cube, 144–152 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3TQ
  • Includes new works, archival material, and a large in-situ installation
  • North Gallery features earth mounds, submerged canvas, and bronze sculpture
  • 9x9x9 series created in Grosse's New Zealand studio
  • South Gallery shows archival works alongside recent paintings
  • Grosse uses acrylic pigments applied with an industrial spray gun since late 1990s
  • Exhibition treats painting as an open, evolving system

Entities

Artists

  • Katharina Grosse

Institutions

  • White Cube
  • designboom

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • New Zealand
  • White Cube, 144–152 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3TQ

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