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‘Objects of Contemplation’ celebrates over five years of collaborative exhibitions with artist-makers from across the UK and overseas, spanning disciplines from wood to ceramic, glass, metal, stone and mixed medium. Originally presented in Somerset, the London iteration of the show continues to demonstrate Make Hauser & Wirth’s commitment to contemporary craft and, above all, to the many exceptional individuals who have been at the core of the program since its inception. Curated in dialogue with each other, the 19 featured artist-makers present singular works that exemplify their current practice, characterised by the unique relationship between material and maker, anchored by process and the language of form.

Featuring Peter Bauhuis, Adam Buick, Helen Carnac, Samuel Collins, David Gates, Akiko Hirai, Marianne Huotari, Konrad Koppold, Deirdre McLoughlin, Richard McVetis, Harry Morgan, Helen O’Shea, Mark Reddy, James Shaw, Romilly Saumarez Smith, Katie Spragg, Derek Wilson, Jane Yang-D’Haene and Jinya Zhao.

‘Objects of Contemplation’, Installation view, 2024. Photo: Dave Watts