11 Oct 2025 – 15 Feb 2026
Milan, Italy
pirellihangarbicocca.org
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Pirelli HangarBicocca presents This Will Not End Well, the first exhibition devoted to Nan Goldin’s work as a filmmaker, uniting her most extensive body of slideshows ever shown together with new works and a specially commissioned sound installation. Installed in a series of architecturally distinct structures designed by Hala Wardé, the exhibition unfolds as a symbolic village, each building conceived in dialogue with a specific piece. While the title carries a note of foreboding, it also captures Goldin’s characteristic blend of candor, humor, and resilience, affirming the life force that animates her art.
The retrospective offers an immersive journey through Goldin’s four decades of practice, from intimate portraits of friends and communities to explorations of trauma and ecstasy. Her use of the slideshow format remains at the heart of her work and combines photography, film, and performance. In Milan, these installations come together on an unprecedented scale.
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