Galerie Lelong is pleased to announce an upcoming solo exhibition dedicated to the work of Ana Mendieta at the Tate Modern, London, UK, opening in July 2026.
This major exhibition presents many of her iconic works alongside newly remastered films, early paintings, and late sculptural pieces, many of which have never been seen in the UK before. The show will continue outside the gallery walls, embracing Mendieta's deep relationship with the natural world.
Mendieta is best known for her Silueta Series, exploring the presence and absence of the human body using a number of natural materials including fire, water and flowers. These ephemeral works were recorded as photographs and films.
Active in the 1970s and early 80s, Mendieta posed profound questions throughout her work around displacement and identity which remain highly relevant today. This exhibition, which is the first major UK show of her work in over ten years, shines a light on Mendieta's trailblazing practice, reinforcing her standing as one of the most important artists of the 20th century.
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Ana Mendieta, Imágen de Yágul, 1973. Color photograph © The Estate of Ana Mendieta Collection, LLC. Licensed by DACS, London.
