The Facts
Turner Contemporary in Margate will present Nicole Eisenman's sculptural dyad 'Perpetual Motion Machine with Museum Piece con Gas' from November 14, 2026 to April 11, 2027. The work, originally part of Eisenman's 16-meter-long 'Procession' shown at the 2019 Whitney Biennial, features a larger-than-life bronze figure dragging a cart with a second figure encrusted in wax and wool that emits smoke. The piece incorporates non-traditional materials including human hair and coffee cup lids, addressing themes of political disenfranchisement and collective labor.
The Signal
The exhibition continues Turner Contemporary's commitment to ambitious sculpture, following projects with Simone Leigh and Lynda Benglis. Director Clarrie Wallis noted this marks the first UK presentation of a major Eisenman work. For collectors and curators, the show underscores the growing institutional validation of Eisenman's sculptural practice, which has expanded from her established reputation in painting and works on paper since the early 1990s.
- Artists: Nicole Eisenman
- People: Clarrie Wallis
- Museums: Turner Contemporary
- Locations: Margate
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