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August 15, 2026 · global

Shirley Tse and Dana Berman Duff: The Unseen Forces of the Universe in Duo

Under the name 'Relational', the duo explores the invisible links that bind us to the cosmos.

Artist Shirley Tse and poet Dana Berman Duff, united under the name 'Relational', are currently presenting an exhibition titled Breathing Moons. The duo explores the unseen forces that connect humanity to the universe, blending visual art and poetry in a decidedly immersive approach.

The exhibition, held recently, offers a reflection on the correspondences between the body, breath, and lunar cycles. Shirley Tse, known for her polymorphic sculptures that play with transparency and matter, here dialogues with texts by Dana Berman Duff, whose poetry questions notions of weightlessness and gravity. Together, they create an environment where works are not merely viewed but experienced.

This collaboration continues Tse's investigations into complex systems and interconnections, which have earned her international recognition, notably at the Venice Biennale. Berman Duff, for her part, brings a literary dimension that enriches the installation, inviting viewers to a sensitive reading of cosmic phenomena.

The Breathing Moons exhibition unfolds in a venue that remains to be specified, but it testifies to the vitality of collaborative practices in contemporary art. By combining their languages, Tse and Duff offer an experience where the spectator is invited to perceive, at their own pace, the subtle rhythms that animate the universe. An invitation to contemplation, extending art's questions about our place in the cosmos.

As galleries increasingly welcome duos and collectives, this proposal stands out for its poetic and scientific dimension alike. It reminds us that art can be a space for breathing, a place where invisible forces become tangible.


Written by the ADM desk based on Hyperallergic. Read the original article for the full story.

Source Hyperallergic