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Henry Svendsen - Lovers Hold
Lovers Hold extends Svendsen's ongoing investigation into the plinth and the spatial politics of cruising sites, reimagining the sculptural support as a structure shaped by intimacy, proximity, and bodily negotiation.
Drawing on furniture designed for closeness, such as the loveseat, a series of viscous, grotto-like forms are suspended around stainless steel armatures, supporting multiple bodies in states of repose. Evoking the improvised and temporary nature of outdoor cruising sites, the sculptures materialise fleeting moments of contact, appearing as accumulated traces of desire. The work considers how bodies gather through structures not originally designed to hold them, and what it means to rest, lean, linger, and make contact in public space.
Curated by Kristian Volsing. Produced by Katya Spiers.
Curated by Kristian Volsing. Produced by Katya Spiers.
Part of V&A x LDF 2026
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Header image: Image courtesy of the artist