The Second Shadow: Dozie Kanu and Marc Camille Chaimowicz in Dialogue at ICA Milano
The Fondazione ICA Milano is hosting an exhibition titled "The Second Shadow," featuring environmental art by Marc Camille Chaimowicz and a new creation by Dozie Kanu. Curated by Rita Selvaggio, the display runs through May 23, 2026. The exhibition is supported by the Nicoletta Fiorucci Foundation and showcases Chaimowicz's adaptable installation alongside Kanu's innovative work, which incorporates industrial materials and a distinctive cardboard dome named 'haptic.' Additionally, the event highlights pieces from the Nicoletta Fiorucci Collection, including artists like Kai Althoff and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, complemented by a dynamic online narrative from Lenz Press serving as a living archive.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'The Second Shadow' at Fondazione ICA Milano runs until May 23, 2026.
- Curated by Rita Selvaggio with support from Giulia Civardi.
- Produced in collaboration with Nicoletta Fiorucci Foundation.
- Features Marc Camille Chaimowicz's 'Jean Cocteau' (2003–2014) and a new site-specific installation by Dozie Kanu.
- Includes works from the Nicoletta Fiorucci Collection by 20 artists.
- Kanu's installation features fans, industrial assemblages, and a cardboard dome with the word 'haptic.'
- A parallel online narrative is published by Lenz Press.
- Title references a phrase by Jacques Rigaut, later used by Jean Cocteau.
Entities
Artists
- Dozie Kanu
- Marc Camille Chaimowicz
- Jean Cocteau
- Andy Warhol
- Jacques Rigaut
- Kai Althoff
- Camille Blatrix
- Dora Budor
- Valentin Carron
- Matt Copson
- Trisha Donnelly
- Pierre Huyghe
- Jannis Kounellis
- Le Corbusier
- Jasper Marsalis
- Otobong Nkanga
- Precious Okoyomon
- Jennifer Packer
- Gianni Piacentino
- Cinzia Ruggeri
- Dayanita Singh
- Z. Susskind
- SoiL Thornton
- Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
- Heimo Zobernig
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Dan Fox
Institutions
- Fondazione ICA Milano
- Nicoletta Fiorucci Foundation
- Lenz Press
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Paris
- France
- London
- United Kingdom
- Houston
- United States