A later-life love triangle? Redefining how to grow old
From naked embraces and sofa snogging to the very final stages of life, a new exhibition proves there is no one way to age
TL;DR
- The exhibition "Grey! Art on Ageing" challenges misconceptions about aging.
- Artists like Diana Blok, Marrie Bot, Isadora Kosofsky, Lique Schoot, Margriet Luyten, and Wen Hui explore themes of aging, sexuality, and vulnerability.
- Kosofsky's "Senior Love Triangle" features octogenarians in a romantic relationship, countering loneliness and societal expectations.
- Schoot emphasizes self-expression and vulnerability in her self-portraits.
- Luyten documents the final stage of her mother's life, capturing the fragility of human existence.
- Wen Hui explores the connection between the body, memory, and societal transformation.