Kendell Geers Explores Language and Danger at M77 Gallery Milan

Kendell Geers (Johannesburg, 1968) presents 'OrnAmenTum’EtKriMen' at M77 Gallery in Milan, a show that engages with Adolf Loos's 1908 essay 'Ornament and Crime'. The exhibition opens with 'Hanging Piece' (1993), featuring clay bricks suspended by red rope loops, inviting viewers to navigate a rain of functional architecture while evoking curiosity and imminent danger. A mirrored floor amplifies immersion, alongside three red neon signs flashing the words D-ANGER, T-ERROR, B-ORDER. Upstairs, bottle shards embedded in the wall surround the text 'NOT OUR ISTS', offering multiple readings. The space is enveloped in wallpaper that creates a meditative aura, complemented by works referencing Baudelaire's 'Fleurs du Mal', handcuffed praying hands, and golden batons arranged as a cross. Curated by Danilo Eccher, the exhibition immerses visitors in Geers's activism, shamanism, poetry, and politics, leaving a lasting impression.