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Nicole Eisenman retrospective at Museum Brandhorst showcases three decades of satirical painting and sculpture

exhibition · 2026-04-20

The Museum Brandhorst in Munich is presenting an exhibition by Nicole Eisenman titled 'What Happened,' which encompasses approximately 100 artworks spanning three decades. Among the standout pieces are 'Procession' (2019), showcased at the contentious 2019 Whitney Biennial, alongside earlier works such as 'Lemonade Stand' (1994) and 'Swimmers in the Lap Lane' (1995). The paintings are thematically arranged around subjects like 'Heads,' 'Being an Artist,' and 'Screens, Sex & Solitude,' highlighting Eisenman's connection to digital culture. Key pieces include 'The Session' (2008), 'Tea Party' (2011), 'Seder' (2010), and 'Commerce Feeds Creativity' (2004). The exhibition also features early installations and a new video animation, 'What Happened: The Movie' (2023), and will be on display until September 10, 2023.

Key facts

  • Exhibition features approximately 100 works spanning three decades
  • Includes painting, sculpture, and video animation
  • Thematic categories organize the paintings across multiple rooms
  • Features early works from 1994-1995 including 'Lemonade Stand' and 'Swimmers in the Lap Lane'
  • Includes 'Procession' (2019) sculpture originally shown at the 2019 Whitney Biennial
  • New video animation 'What Happened: The Movie' (2023) created with Ryan McNamara
  • Exhibition runs through September 10, 2023
  • Located at Museum Brandhorst in Munich

Entities

Artists

  • Nicole Eisenman
  • Ryan McNamara
  • Hardy Hill

Institutions

  • Museum Brandhorst
  • Whitney Biennial
  • Whitney Museum of American Art

Locations

  • Munich
  • Germany
  • New York
  • United States

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