Various Others 2026: Bodies in Transition and Persian Miniature Inspirations
The ninth iteration of Various Others commenced in Munich, showcasing exhibitions centered around bodies in transitional phases. At Jahn und Jahn, viewers could admire Jana Schröder's vibrant paintings alongside works from Willem de Kooning created between 1968 and 1972. André Butzer's eleventh solo exhibition, featuring 'N-Bilder' and a brushstroke piece, was displayed at Galerie Christine Mayer. Anselm Reyle's large-scale paintings with synthetic resin reliefs were presented by Walter Storms Galerie and Dirimart. Notable works included Elif Saydam's 'Glory' at Galerie Rüdiger Schöttle and Maryam Hoseini's queer diasporic body art at Galerie Deborah Schamoni. Anousha Payne's installation at Sperling featured a walk-in house adorned with batik silk paintings. Max Goelitz curated a trio show with Eva Hesse, Lukas Heerich, and Rindon Johnson. The Museum Brandhorst's 'Carrying' was deemed unconvincing, while Lenbachhaus's 'Ein Ferngespräch' felt overcrowded. Joachim Perez's textile pieces were showcased at project space n.n.
Key facts
- Various Others 2026 opened in Munich with rain.
- Jana Schröder returned to polychromy after five years of monochrome work.
- Willem de Kooning's works from 1968-72 were shown at Jahn und Jahn.
- André Butzer's 'N-Bilder' from 2010 are black, gray, and white but considered color painting.
- Elif Saydam's 'Glory' uses silver and gold leaf that will oxidize over 200 years.
- Maryam Hoseini's paintings on wood are influenced by Persian miniatures' non-perspectival space.
- Anousha Payne's exhibition includes bronze moths cast from wax with her fingerprints.
- Eva Hesse's 1960 oil painting 'No title' was shown at Max Goelitz.
- Museum Brandhorst's 'Carrying' exhibition was criticized as unconvincing.
- Joachim Perez's textile works at space n.n. feature sewn fabrics with house motifs.
Entities
Artists
- Jana Schröder
- Willem de Kooning
- André Butzer
- Anselm Reyle
- Elif Saydam
- Maryam Hoseini
- Anousha Payne
- Ushara
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Hildegard von Bingen
- Eva Hesse
- Lukas Heerich
- Rindon Johnson
- Hêlîn Alas
- Cana Bilir-Meier
- Louise Lawler
- Kate Newby
- Tiffany Sia
- Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
- Leyla Yenirce
- Gabriele Münter
- Fernanda Aloi
- Sophie Bergemann
- Ivukuvuku
- Thandi Pinto
- Joachim Perez
- Beverly Buchanan
Institutions
- Jahn und Jahn
- Galerie Christine Mayer
- Walter Storms Galerie
- Dirimart
- Galerie Rüdiger Schöttle
- Galerie Deborah Schamoni
- Sperling
- Max Goelitz
- Hauser & Wirth
- Museum Brandhorst
- Lenbachhaus
- space n.n.
Locations
- Munich
- Germany
- Berlin
- Düsseldorf
- Stuttgart
- Calgary
- Canada
- Tehran
- Iran
- New York
- USA
- Izmir
- Turkey
- Tokyo
- Japan