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Semiramis Eldorado's Exit Sign Installation at Fruithouse Gallery

exhibition · 2026-04-29

Semiramis Eldorado's exhibition 'Panic in the Streets' at Fruithouse Gallery covers four walls with green exit sign figures running in all directions. The installation has drawn criticism for potential emotional distress, with some visitors contacting therapists and Samaritans receiving calls. The gallery consulted a Cultural Counsellor who warned about lack of inclusivity and diversity in the figures. A notice now states the signs are not to be obeyed. The exhibition runs until June.

Key facts

  • Semiramis Eldorado created the installation 'Panic in the Streets'.
  • The work consists of green exit sign figures papering four walls at Fruithouse Gallery.
  • Figures appear to run in all directions and into each other.
  • Some visitors reported emotional distress, contacting therapists.
  • Samaritans received at least two calls from visitors.
  • A Cultural Counsellor warned about lack of inclusivity and diversity.
  • The gallery posted a notice that signs are not to be obeyed.
  • Exhibition is on until June.

Entities

Artists

  • Semiramis Eldorado

Institutions

  • Fruithouse Gallery
  • Samaritans

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