American artist Lorna Simpson has opened a major solo exhibition titled 'Third Person' at Punta della Dogana in Venice, featuring over 50 works across painting, collage, sculpture, installation, and film. The show surveys her practice from the last decade, including new works created in response to the venue, and runs through November 22. Curated by Emma Lavigne of the Pinault Collection, the exhibition also includes pieces from her 2015 Venice Biennale participation and series such as 'Ice,' 'Special Characters,' and 'Earth and Sky.'
This exhibition marks a full-circle moment for Simpson, who was one of the first African American women to exhibit at the Venice Biennale in 1990 and returned in 2015. Following a blockbuster show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, 'Third Person' represents her most significant European presentation to date, underscoring her enduring influence as a multidisciplinary artist who challenges conventional narratives around identity and visibility. The show solidifies her place in the contemporary art canon and highlights Venice's continued role as a platform for critical artistic voices.