PHI in Montreal presents two spring/summer 2026 exhibitions: "Come See, Lies Lies" by Paola Pivi and "Other Worlds" by Jakob Kudsk Steensen. Pivi's show features surreal installations including wall-mounted shoes, suspended velvet mattresses, and a metal house with TV screens broadcasting false statements, blending fairy tale and satire. Steensen's exhibition comprises six major works from the past decade, using virtual reality, video games, and sound installations to explore ecological themes and digitized environments like Bora Bora and volcanic seabeds. Both exhibitions open April 23, 2026, and run through September 13, 2026.
These exhibitions matter because they showcase how contemporary artists use conceptual art, virtual reality, and immersive installations to challenge perceptions of reality and truth in an age of misinformation and environmental crisis. Pivi's work directly confronts political lies and media saturation, while Steensen's ecological research-based virtual worlds offer a dystopian yet beautiful mirror of our changing planet. The shows highlight PHI's role in presenting cutting-edge, thought-provoking art that engages with urgent social and environmental issues.