WHAT? Lina Iris Viktor - Mythic Time/Tens of Thousands of Rememberings

WHERE? Sir John Soane’s Museum, 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields WC2A 3BP

WHEN? Now until 19th January 2025 , Free to visit 

WHY GO? To be dazzled.  Mirroring Soane’s eclectic love of ancient artefacts, this distinctive exhibition is embedded in and around the museum’s permanent collections, with artworks secreted into nooks and crannies creating a cornucopia of splendour.

Time synchronises as the contemporary work of Liberian-British artist Viktor complements Soane’s collections unearthed throughout his legendary Grand Tours, now housed in this quirky museum. 

Viktor’s dramatic sculptures, paintings and photographs are a rich cultural mix, inspired by ancient Egypt, indigenous Australian art and the magnificence of medieval illuminations.  

There’s so much to appreciate, not least of all, the exquisite craftsmanship which fires her mission to honour the artists before her. 

Viktor’s gleaming gold sculptures, smooth ceramic urns, glossy wood panels and silk hangings pay homage to the museum’s treasures. 

She hopes that artworks displayed within the museum’s dark underground labyrinths will empower visitors to pause, meditate and visualise those mythical times of yesteryear!

IN THE KNOW  Lina Iris Viktor works between Italy and the UK across a wide range of disciplines, including performance and photography.

The accompanying  book will be celebrated at an exclusive event on 9th October where the curator Dr Louise Stewart will discuss the exhibition with Viktor highlighting notable contributions by Ekow Eshun and Ben Okri.

It promises to be an atmospheric evening hosted in the museum’s drawing room by candlelight . Check online to book.