Serpentine North to Host Major Amar Kanwar Solo Exhibition and Film Premiere in 2026
Serpentine Galleries will present a major solo exhibition of new and existing works by New Delhi-based artist Amar Kanwar at Serpentine North. The exhibition runs September 23, 2026 to January 31, 2027 and marks the premiere of the seven-screen film installation The Charcoal Man. It also includes the feature-length film Such a Morning from 2017 and the multi-screen installation The Peacock’s Graveyard from 2023. Kanwar’s works explore the history of the Indian subcontinent, legacies of decolonisation and Partition, as well as themes of displacement, violence and memory.
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The exhibition highlights institutional commitment to artists working in moving image who address global issues through regionally specific narratives. For collectors and curators it offers a concentrated view of Kanwar’s progression across two decades, with the new premiere providing a timely addition to his established body of work. The darkened, multi-screen format at Serpentine North reinforces the gallery’s role in presenting contemplative installations that connect personal and historical contexts.
- Artists: Amar Kanwar
- Galleries: Serpentine Galleries
- Museums: Serpentine North
- Locations: London
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