Of Making and Material

Hauser & Wirth is pleased to announce the first US exhibition of the gallery’s UK-based initiative Make Hauser & Wirth, which was launched in Somerset, England, in 2018 to present exceptional contemporary handcrafted design by leading artist-makers from around the world. On view from 2 July in Southampton on the East End of Long Island, ‘Of Making and Material’ will comprise exceptional works informed by the respective creators’ intimate understanding of their chosen materials—from wood, ceramics, and metal to glass and concrete—and mastery of methods rooted in tradition or pioneering new techniques. Together, the objects on view celebrate dedication to knowledge, process, and experimentation.

Located at 50 Hampton Road, a short walk from Hauser & Wirth’s Southampton gallery space at 9 Main Street, ‘Of Making and Material’ will feature works by Adam Buick, Helen Carnac, Alexander deVol, Florian Gadsby, David Gates, Harry Morgan, Rosa Nguyen, and Mark Reddy.

Image: Installation view, ‘Of Making and Material’, Hauser & Wirth Southampton, 2022. Photo: Thomas Barratt