Thomas Houseago's Sculptures and Curated Antiquities at Lévy Gorvy Dayan
At Lévy Gorvy Dayan, there's a new exhibition showcasing sculptures by Thomas Houseago, which also includes a carefully chosen collection of his works. The show, named after Aztec obsidian mirrors, features artifacts from ancient cultures like Egypt, Greece, and the Aztecs. It also highlights pieces from famous artists such as Joseph Beuys, Louise Bourgeois, and Henri Matisse, among others. Houseago's intent with the exhibition is to delve into important sculptural histories that influence his work. A standout piece, his Crystal No. 1 (2026), emphasizes themes of beauty, grace, and femininity while he also explores masculine forms.
Key facts
- Lévy Gorvy Dayan presents new sculptures by Thomas Houseago.
- The exhibition includes curated antiquities from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Aztec cultures.
- Works by Joseph Beuys, Louise Bourgeois, Jacob Epstein, Lucio Fontana, Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, Julia Isídrez, Jacques Lipchitz, Henri Matisse, Marisa Merz, Meret Oppenheim, James 'Son Ford' Thomas, and Günther Uecker are included.
- The exhibition is titled after the obsidian mirrors of Aztec culture.
- Houseago conceived the exhibition as a journey through sculptural histories.
- A new edition of Crystal No. 1 (2026) anchors the exhibition.
- Crystal No. 1 explores themes of beauty, grace, and femininity.
- The sculpture is part of Houseago's Constructions series.
Entities
Artists
- Thomas Houseago
- Joseph Beuys
- Louise Bourgeois
- Jacob Epstein
- Lucio Fontana
- Henri Gaudier-Brzeska
- Julia Isídrez
- Jacques Lipchitz
- Henri Matisse
- Marisa Merz
- Meret Oppenheim
- James 'Son Ford' Thomas
- Günther Uecker
Institutions
- Lévy Gorvy Dayan