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Thomas Houseago

THOMAS HOUSEAGO

Death’s Sacred Mirror Lévy Gorvy Dayan 4 June–19 September 2026 London
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Lévy Gorvy Dayan is thrilled to announce Thomas Houseago: Death’s Sacred Mirror, opening June 4 in London.

Curated by Houseago in the spirit of a cabinet of curiosities, the exhibition will unveil new sculptures by the artist alongside a selection of objects—ranging from Egyptian, Greek, and Aztec artifacts to works by Joseph Beuys, Louise Bourgeois, Jacob Epstein, Lucio Fontana, Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, Julia Isídrez, Jacques Lipchitz, Henri Matisse, Marisa Merz, Meret Oppenheim, James ‘Son Ford’ Thomas, and Günther Uecker. Titled after the obsidian mirrors of Aztec culture—an example of which will be on display—Death’s Sacred Mirror takes the visitor on a journey through the sculptural histories important to Houseago’s own practice.

A new edition of Houseago’s Crystal No. 1 (2026) anchors the presentation. The work represents the artist’s examination of themes such as beauty, grace, and femininity, complementing his career-long exploration of towering masculine figures. “Sculpture,” Houseago has said, “is a very brutal commitment. You’re forced to look back and marvel at what was done...” In Death’s Sacred Mirror, Houseago’s sculptures find resonance in artworks and antiquities that span millennia—revealing his never-ending search for timeless aspects of the sculptural medium and his ongoing investigations of its legacies and possibilities.

Antiquities included in Thomas Houseago: Death’s Sacred Mirror are presented in collaboration with Rupert Wace and Charles Ede Ltd, London.

Courtesy Lévy Gorvy Dayan.

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About the Artist

British figurative sculptor Thomas Houseago is known for large-scale figures positioned in contrapposto stances, often combining two-dimensional elements to lend a delicate appearance to otherwise massive constructions. His work continues to evolve, with recent exhibitions highlighting new directions in his practice and expanding his international presence.

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Helmed by Dominique Lévy, Brett Gorvy, and Amalia Dayan, Lévy Gorvy Dayan collaborates with artists, estates, non-profit organizations, foundations, museums, and private collections to increase the visibility of twentieth- and twenty-first century works and artists—realizing seminal projects and furthering legacies. In forming Lévy Gorvy Dayan, the partners merge their respective specialties across twentieth- and twenty-first century art, their reputations as leaders and tastemakers, and their respective backgrounds in the primary and secondary markets. Lévy Gorvy Dayan provides opportunities for education, exposure, and access to acquiring exceptional art through its museum-quality exhibition program and thoughtful participation in international art fairs. Expanding, refining, and enhancing world-class modern and contemporary art collections, the gallery emphasizes connoisseurship and curation in its collection development, estate planning, and art appraisal services. Both international and local in practice and perspective, Lévy Gorvy Dayan has unique spaces and unmatched market knowledge in New York, London, and Hong Kong, in addition to representation in Geneva, Milan, Paris, Shanghai, Singapore, and Taiwan.

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Empress Club
35 Dover Street
London
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Monday – Friday
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London Empress Club, 35 Dover Street
Levy Gorvy Dayan contemporary art gallery in London United Kingdom
Lévy Gorvy Dayan
Empress Club, 35 Dover Street, London, United Kingdom
+44 203 696 5910
http://www.levygorvydayan.com

Opening hours
Monday – Friday
10am – 5pm
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