Michael Armitage's 'The Promise of Change' at Palazzo Grassi

Palazzo Grassi in Venice presents 'The Promise of Change', a solo exhibition of Michael Armitage running from March 29, 2026 to January 10, 2027. The show features works that interweave memory, current events, and image construction, often painted on Lubugo bark cloth. Key pieces include 'Dandora (Xala, Musicians)' (2022), 'Raft (i)' (2024), and 'Don't Worry There Will Be More' (2024). Armitage's practice references his Kenyan heritage and engages with power dynamics and community tensions. The exhibition title suggests change as an ongoing process rather than a fixed outcome. Armitage's work is contextualized alongside artists like Julie Mehretu, Peter Doig, and Kerry James Marshall. The exhibition is organized by the Pinault Collection.