David Altmejd Unleashes ‘The Serpent’ at White Cube New York

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As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but express my excitement about David Altmejd’s latest exhibition, titled “The Serpent“, currently gracing White Cube New York until April 19th. This remarkable display continues his intriguing journey into the organic structures of power and hierarchy found in nature. The show is centered around a colossal serpent sculpture constructed from interconnected human heads, which serves as a focal point for exploring the dance between order and disorder, creation and metamorphosis.

At the gallery’s entrance, the piece titled “The Serpent” confronts its creator, “Snake Charmer,” in a dramatic interplay of artist and artistry. The sculpture transforms as it ascends, its many heads gradually changing into rabbits—a symbol of trickster spirit in Jungian psychology, according to the gallery’s explanation. This theme of metamorphosis continues upstairs, where swans and nymph-like figures are involved in a passionate, melodious ceremony. Sculptures such as “The Prometheus Chord” and “The Lydian Chord” depict swans as musical instruments played by mysterious, rock-star-esque characters, while three life-sized bronze Nymphs appear frozen mid-dance.

In the gaming realm I inhabit, Altmejd’s world is a fascinating blend of contradictions. Rough, sculpted textures clash with sleek shapes, melodies seem to flow from heads marked with musical notes, and mythical figures intertwine with deep subconscious imagery. For a deeper dive into this captivating universe, check out White Cube’s website.

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1002 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10075

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2025-03-14 19:56