The Facts
On October 5, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced that Ryan Gander's exhibition 'Maybe' will open at Towner Eastbourne next month. Gander's practice is characterized by a quizzical relationship to knowns and unknowns, often engaging with children's perspectives and pedagogical themes. He holds a professorial role at the Royal Academy in London and has proposed educational initiatives, including a Panopticon-inspired art school and the cancelled Fairfield International in Suffolk. His series 'I is…' (2012–ongoing) includes marble sculptures based on dens built by his daughter Penny, while his animatronic mouse work 'Ever After: A Trilogy' (2019) has been on view at the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection in Paris since 2021.
The Signal
Gander's exhibition at Towner Eastbourne continues his exploration of how children's spontaneous creativity informs artistic form and meaning. His collaborations with his daughter Penny add a biographical layer that deepens the conceptual stakes of his work. The show, which includes sculpture and installation, signals the artist's ongoing institutional presence in the UK and further cements his reputation for blending humor, pedagogy, and formal experimentation.
- Artists: Ryan Gander
- People: Penny Gander
- Galleries: Lisson Gallery, Towner Eastbourne
- Museums: Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection
- Locations: Eastbourne, Paris
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