May 24, 2024 - August 25, 2024

Rebecca Manson: Barbecue defies viewers’ expectations of what clay can do by pushing the material to its most fragile and muscular places. Comprised of thousands of individually crafted ceramic leaves, flowers, a barbecue grill, and assorted detritus that swell into piles, this site-responsive installation creates moments for self-reflection. The immersive work is displayed in the ellipse, the Modern’s oval first-floor gallery, typically reserved for permanent collection works. This exhibition marks Manson’s first solo presentation in a museum.