Maurizio Cattelan Curates 'The Smiths' at Marlborough Gallery London
Maurizio Cattelan conceived an exhibition titled 'The Smiths' at Marlborough Gallery in London, featuring 30 artists who all share the surname Smith. The show, on view until August 2, 2019, includes notable figures like Patti Smith and Kiki Smith alongside lesser-known names. The unifying curatorial principle is the common surname, the most common in English-speaking countries, akin to 'Mr. Rossi' in Italy. The exhibition presents a playful and conceptually clever gathering of artists connected by art and name.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'The Smiths' at Marlborough Gallery, London
- Idea by Maurizio Cattelan
- 30 artists with the surname Smith
- Includes Patti Smith and Kiki Smith
- On view until August 2, 2019
- Gallery address: 6 Albemarle Street, London
- Surname Smith is the most common in English-speaking countries
- Exhibition conceived as a playful curatorial concept
Entities
Artists
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Patti Smith
- Kiki Smith
Institutions
- Marlborough Gallery
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom