Jenny Holzer will present her first solo exhibition in Portugal, titled "Wrong Answers," at the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art in Porto from June 18 to November 1. The show spans her career, including early works like Inflammatory Essays (1979-82) and Truisms (1978-87), as well as LED poems, stone sculptures, and human bone installations. It also debuts two new collaborative pieces with Porto-based graffiti artist Kilos, blending his graffiti with Holzer's text-based works.
The exhibition matters because it examines how language shapes freedom, democracy, and power in an era of information overload, a theme central to Holzer's decades-long practice. Curated by museum director Philippe Vergne, the show underscores Holzer's enduring relevance as an artist who responds critically to unfolding news and political manipulation. It also highlights Serralves' commitment to presenting major international contemporary artists in Portugal.