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

A later-life love triangle? Redefining how to grow old

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.