Northern Irish artist Robyn Ward has announced a major global exhibition titled 'Shards of Dawn,' set to premiere in 2026. The exhibition will debut at Mana Contemporary in New Jersey before traveling to Mana Contemporary Miami during Art Basel and concluding at the Modern Art Museum Shanghai in 2027. Curated by Shai Baitel, the body of work incorporates industrial fragments and discarded materials, marking the second installment of a trilogy that explores themes of memory, fracture, and resilience.
The announcement highlights Ward's significant ascent from a self-taught street artist in Belfast to an internationally recognized figure in the contemporary art world. By securing solo presentations at major institutions across the US and Asia, Ward demonstrates the global appetite for narratives rooted in Northern Irish history and personal trauma. The tour also underscores the continued importance of Art Basel Miami Beach as a strategic launchpad for large-scale solo projects.