Delphine Lebourgeois’ new show, Play, marks her first solo exhibition since Prelude at Jealous in 2019. In this new collection formed of 16 works on paper, Lebourgeois praises creative playfulness and makes an ode to art and freedom.
With a mix of ultra-classical and pop culture references (from antique Greek sculpture to Japanese space animés), she creates fun and irreverent visual scenarios with female characters standing strong on the centre stage. This time, her warrior women have swapped their guns and swords for pleasure.
In a climate where women's rights are regressing around the world, this might be the most effective weapon of all. The tone is often humorous and through joyful stories of liberation, Lebourgeois seeks to equally empower and amuse.
Private View: 24th April 2025, 5-9pm
Exhibition running: 22nd April - 5th May 2025
Opening times: Tues - Fri, 8am - 4pm (other times at request)
Location: 56b Old Broad Street, London, EC2M 1RX (2 mins away from Liverpool Street Station)