In art history the concept of an exit has long been associated with a break from tradition. Over time, exits have arrived as a result of artists considering new ways in which art could be made, as accepted standards were broken.
Departures and ruptures within the visual arts have been linked to those occurring in society and politics. Many, throughout history, have resulted in significant changes to the world and to the lives of people. Some, which have been voted for, seemingly democratically by citizens, have been celebrated and praised, while others have been debated, doubted, and regretted, both within and beyond the confines of immediate influence and concern.
E X I T is an exhibition that considers what it is to exit, to depart, to leave or be left, both with and without consent. Its leverage point is taken partly from the issue of Brexit, which likewise has been discussed the world over and its outcome is still fully untold. The show, however, does not seek to offer answers to the decision nor to the complexity of its workings and its aftermath.
All of the included artworks on view in the exhibition have not been produced as a direct result of the event. Instead, the show proposes a framework to reflect on the egress from a more conceptual, poetic and perhaps more poignant viewpoint – connecting with and providing added context for the gallery in its location in the home of the EU.
Curated by Adam Carr
Artists: Meriç Algün, Simeon Barclay, Nina Beier, Walead Beshty, Claire Fontaine, Simon Fujiwara, Ryan Gander, Diango Hernández, Annette Kelm, Adam McEwen, Alek O., Marlo Pascual, Amalia Pica, Torbjørn Rødland, Andreas Slominski.

Courtesy of the artists and rodolphe janssen, Brussels.
Hugard & Vanoverschelde photography.

Courtesy of the artists and rodolphe janssen, Brussels.
Hugard & Vanoverschelde photography.

Smoke drawing on paper, 72 x 100 cm, 28 3/8 x 39 3/8 in
Courtesy the artist and rodolphe janssen, Brussels

Courtesy of the artists and rodolphe janssen, Brussels.
Hugard & Vanoverschelde photography.

Chromogenic print on Kodak Endura paper
60 x 76 cm (unframed), 23 5/8 x 29 7/8 in, Ed #2/3
Courtesy the artist and rodolphe janssen, Brussels

Courtesy of the artists and rodolphe janssen, Brussels.
Hugard & Vanoverschelde photography.

Courtesy of the artists and rodolphe janssen, Brussels.
Hugard & Vanoverschelde photography.

Faucets, coins, resin, metal and wood, 33 x 28 x 30 cm, 13 x 11 1/8 x 11 3/4 in, Unique
Courtesy the artist, STANDARD (OSLO) and rodolphe janssen, Brussels
Photo: Vegard Kleven

Courtesy of the artists and rodolphe janssen, Brussels.
Hugard & Vanoverschelde photography.

Courtesy of the artists and rodolphe janssen, Brussels.
Hugard & Vanoverschelde photography.

Found objects, Variable dimensions, Unique + 1AR
Courtesy of the artist, Hollybush Gardens and Galerie Nordenhake
Photo: Andy Keate

Courtesy of the artists and rodolphe janssen, Brussels.
Hugard & Vanoverschelde photography.

Courtesy of the artists and rodolphe janssen, Brussels.
Hugard & Vanoverschelde photography.

Cerámica Suro Contemporánea, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico), 2015
Ceramica Suro slip cast remnants, glaze and firing plate, 66 x 106.7 x 79 cm; 26 x 42 x 31 in, pedestal hight: 84 cm; 33 in
Courtesy the artist and rodolphe janssen, Brussels

Courtesy of the artists and rodolphe janssen, Brussels.
Hugard & Vanoverschelde photography.

Courtesy of the artists and rodolphe janssen, Brussels.
Hugard & Vanoverschelde photography.