Galleria Lorcan O’Neill presents seven new monumental paintings for a solo exhibition by the German artist Anselm Kiefer. Exploring the subject of islands, a theme which has long fascinated Kiefer, these works explore the experience of isolation, exploration, and the human desire for connection. Drawing from a diverse range of sources, including mythology and literature, Kiefer examines familiar concepts through the powerful symbolism of nature. 

Since the late 1990s, Ruffo’s practice has examined some of the most pressing social matters of our time, from the legacy of European colonialism and imperialism to the migrant crisis of the past two decades. The Planetary Garden continues Ruffo’s ongoing exploration of humankind’s relationship to the natural world, and of the impact of human activities upon the climate.