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Amala
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Anna
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Jep
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It seems too much too take
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Abre los ojos - Open your eyes
Exhibition
Desires & Devotions
21 May 2022 – 9 Jul 2022
Regular hours
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 16:00
Free admission
Address
- 117 New Cross Rd
- London
England - SE14 5DJ
- United Kingdom
Travel Information
- New Cross Gate
- New Cross Gate
In Desires & Devotions, Sanesi explores the tensions and dichotomies of contemporary life, sexuality, identity, nightlife, mental health, and the dualities of spirituality, religion, tradition, meaning, purpose.
About
Sanesi’s work is influenced by the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat 1960 – 1988, an American artist famous for his expressionist, street-art style, and known for exploring dichotomies such as wealth and poverty, cultural commentary and political critique.
Sanesi was brought up in an ultra-catholic family which lead him to question the values of society and religion, whilst facing the discoveries of his own identity and sexuality. The works reflect these dichotomies; in constant search for answers and meaning.
The work explores the sometimes painful but oftentimes joyful experience of LGBTQI+ life in London. The artist uses different iconographic symbols in order to guide you through the artist’s feelings without necessarily revealing his true intention.
