Under Forty

Under Forty, presented by Saenger Gallery at Casa Siza, marks the culmination of a curatorial program that has been running since August 2024. This group show brings together over 50 works by 25 artists from diverse parts of the world, all born between 1982 and 1995. It offers a renewed perspective on the transformations in contemporary international art, showcasing the cultural and conceptual diversity of its participants.

The artists hail from regions including Japan, Latvia, Slovakia, Germany, France, Portugal, the United States, Mexico, and Argentina. The exhibition features a wide range of media such as painting, sculpture, photography, video, ceramics, textiles, and installations. Curated by Bernardo Saenger with support from Christian Barragán, the show reflects a deep conceptual exploration, resonating with Massimiliano Gioni’s observation about emerging art trends, highlighting themes like role-playing, recycling, identity tourism, and technological archaeology.

Beyond its artistic scope, Under Forty is a collaborative endeavor involving galleries such as COHJU, PACT, LLANO, Castilla/Klyuyeva, Nuno Centeno, Karen Huber, Campeche, and Alejandra Tena. This initiative strengthens networks within the contemporary art ecosystem and fosters cultural exchange​.

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