SHIMMER

Coalescence: Happenstance With All Due Intent with Anne Tallentire, Eduardo Padilha, Grace Weir, Ilke Gers, Jaime Gili, Lawrence Weiner, Liam Gillick, Moosje M Goosen, Nina Canell, Walker & Walker, William McKeown curated by Paul O’Neill and Shimmer

For one year, we have invited Paul O’Neill to curate a new iteration of his Coalescence, a project that has been challenging the exhibition format since the early 2000s. In this second phase, we have expanded Shimmer’s space to provide more room for the exhibition, while subtle but significant changes have been made to the placement of existing works by Nina Canell, Jaime Gili, Liam Gillick, William McKeown, Isabel Nolan, Eduardo Padilha, Lawrence Weiner, and Walker & Walker.

With the addition of works by Ilke Gers, Moosje M Goosen, Anne Tallentire, and Grace Weir, the pairings and polarities within the exhibition become more pronounced. These new works and their placements bring forth fresh meanings, shoots that are growing, entwining and cross-pollinating as expressed through Weir’s contribution to the exhibition:

Within the groves of olive trees that grow along the shores of the Mediterranean, some trees have sprouted shoots for over two millennia, still growing since Plato’s circle paused within their shade. The leaves of the olive tree are arranged along the stem in pairs, each pair at right angles to the one above or below it. Generating from an infinitude somewhere within, while the outermost leaves gesture to the planar space of Euclid.

There are polarities which interplay and interweave, creating the diverse forms of life—flowers, leaf buds, and the human heart.
(In Parallel by Grace Weir, 2017)

Later in the exhibition, we will be joined by Noor Abed, Natalia Beylis, Kathrin Böhm, Ronan McCrea, Suzanne Mooney, Isabel Nolan, Sarah Pierce, Harold Offeh, and many more friends.|

Coalescence: Happenstance With All Due Intent is a durational, accumulative and evolving exhibition-form featuring artists from all over the world to experiment with the exhibition format through collaboration, intervention, constellation and juxtaposition. Throughout the year, artists will respond to each other’s works, creating new pieces inspired by or adapting existing ones. Such actions turn the exhibition space into a dynamic environment where artists’ works merge into a collective assemblage. This exhibition challenges the boundaries of individuality and authorship, promoting a sense of cooperative and coalescent gathering.

Thank you to Culture Ireland, Cultuurfonds, Gemeente Rotterdam, Mondriaan Fonds, Kerlin Gallery, Alice Weiner, and Christophe Clarijs for making this exhibition possible!  All photo courtesy of Jhoeko and Shimmer.

ILKE GERS, Index (2024–ongoing), graphite pencil, index cards. Courtesy of the artist
LIAM GILLICK, Happenstance (2024), A1 (594 x 840 mm) Papyrus Rainbow zalm 230 gr2, courtesy of the artist & Maureen Paley
WILLIAM MCKEOWN, Blue (2009–2011), oil on linen, 48 x 48 cm, courtesy of Kerlin Gallery, Dublin
ANNE TALLENTIRE, Look Over 5 (2025), various tapes. Courtesy of the artist and Hollybush Gardens, London
WALKER & WALKER, Between s and i (2013). All courtesy of the artists
GRACE WEIR, In Parallel (2017), HDV, 17'19". Courtesy of the artist
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

LIAM GILLICK, Happenstance (2024), A1 (594 x 840 mm) Papyrus Rainbow zalm 230 gr2, courtesy of the artist & Maureen Paley
WILLIAM MCKEOWN, Blue (2009–2011), oil on linen, 48 x 48 cm, courtesy of Kerlin Gallery, Dublin
ANNE TALLENTIRE, Look Over 5 (2025), various tapes. Courtesy of the artist and Hollybush Gardens, London
WALKER & WALKER, Between s and i (2013). All courtesy of the artists
GRACE WEIR, In Parallel (2017), HDV, 17'19". Courtesy of the artist
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

Floor Text

ILKE GERS, Index (2024–ongoing), graphite pencil, index cards. Courtesy of the artist
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

NINA CANELL, Score for Two lungs (2009), electric heater, paper, courtesy of the artist
MOOSJE M GOOSEN, 1:1 (Prompt for an Artwork) (2025), A6 card. Courtesy of the artist
WILLIAM MCKEOWN, Untitled (2009 - 2011), oil on linen, 40.4 x 40.4 cm, courtesy of Kerlin Gallery, Dublin
ANNE TALLENTIRE, Look Over 5 (2025), various tapes. Courtesy of the artist and Hollybush Gardens, London
LAWRENCE WEINER, Happenstance: All Due Intent (2009), 1 text in silver with black outline
Height letters appr. 20 cm, Total length appr. 431 cm, courtesy of private collection
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

LIAM GILLICK, Happenstance (2024), A1 (594 x 840 mm) Papyrus Rainbow zalm 230 gr2, courtesy of the artist
WALKER & WALKER, Between s and i (2013). All courtesy of the artists
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

ANNE TALLENTIRE, Look Over 5 (2025), various tapes. Courtesy of the artist and Hollybush Gardens, London
GRACE WEIR, In Parallel (2017), HDV, 17'19". Courtesy of the artist
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

NINA CANELL, Score for Two lungs (2009), electric heater, paper, courtesy of the artist
JAIME GILI, a293 (ATINHAR) (2016), acrylic on synthetic canvas, 40 x 30cm, courtesy of the artist
ANNE TALLENTIRE, Look Over 5 (2025), various tapes. Courtesy of the artist and Hollybush Gardens, London
WALKER & WALKER, Between d and o (2013), Between i and s (2013), Between t and o (2013), 10mm powder coated aluminium. All courtesy of the artists
LAWRENCE WEINER, Happenstance: All Due Intent (2009), 1 text in silver with black outline
Height letters appr. 20 cm, Total length appr. 431 cm, courtesy of private collection
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

NINA CANELL, Score for Two lungs (2009), electric heater, paper, courtesy of the artist
JAIME GILI, A624 (culebra) (2024), acrylic and oil on hessian, 31 x 23cm, courtesy of the artist
EDUARDO PADILHA, Untitled ( Footballers A5) (2024), six A5 found vintage pictures with gold plated chain, (5 microns gold) and seashells with gold thread, dimensions variable, Sleeping Beauty (2000), mattresses fabrics (disassembled mattresses fabrics), 15 cm x 200cm x 80 cm Slumberland (2000), mattresses fabrics (disassembled mattresses fabrics), 15 cm x 200cm x 80 cm. All courtesy of the artist
ANNE TALLENTIRE, Look Over 5 (2025), various tapes. Courtesy of the artist and Hollybush Gardens, London
WALKER & WALKER, Between d and o (2013), Between i and s (2013), Between t and o (2013), 10mm powder coated aluminium. All courtesy of the artists
LAWRENCE WEINER, Happenstance: All Due Intent (2009), 1 text in silver with black outline
Height letters appr. 20 cm, Total length appr. 431 cm, courtesy of private collection
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

WILLIAM MCKEOWN, Untitled (2009 - 2011), oil on linen, 40.4 x 40.4 cm, courtesy of Kerlin Gallery, Dublin
LAWRENCE WEINER, Happenstance: All Due Intent (2009), 1 text in silver with black outline
Height letters appr. 20 cm, Total length appr. 431 cm, courtesy of private collection
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

ANNE TALLENTIRE, Look Over 5 (2025), various tapes. Courtesy of the artist and Hollybush Gardens, London
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

ANNE TALLENTIRE, Look Over 5 (2025), various tapes. Courtesy of the artist and Hollybush Gardens, London
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdamx

MOOSJE M GOOSEN, 1:1 (Paper Score for Two Lungs) (2025), Two A4 paper sheets, one rehung at 122 cm height, Courtesy of the artist
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

NINA CANELL, Score for Two lungs (2009), electric heater, paper, courtesy of the artist
WILLIAM MCKEOWN, Blue (2009–2011), oil on linen, 48 x 48 cm, courtesy of Kerlin Gallery, Dublin
LAWRENCE WEINER, Happenstance: All Due Intent (2009), 1 text in silver with black outline, Height letters appr. 20 cm, Total length appr. 431 cm, courtesy of private collection
LIAM GILLICK, Happenstance (2024), A1 (594 x 840 mm) Papyrus Rainbow zalm 230 gr2, courtesy of the artist
EDUARDO PADILHA, Untitled ( Footballers A5) (2024), six A5 found vintage pictures with gold plated chain, (5 microns gold) and seashells with gold thread, dimensions variable, courtesy of the artist
JAIME GILI, a624 (culebra) (2024), acrylic and oil on hessian, 31 x 23cm, courtesy of the artist
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

WILLIAM MCKEOWN, Blue (2009–2011), oil on linen, 48 x 48 cm, courtesy of Kerlin Gallery, Dublin
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

WALKER & WALKER, Between d and o (2013), Between i and s (2013), Between t and o (2013), 10mm powder coated aluminium. All courtesy of the artists|
JAIME GILI, a293 (ATINHAR) (2016), acrylic on synthetic canvas, 40 x 30cm, courtesy of the artist
NINA CANELL, Score for Two lungs (2009), electric heater, paper, courtesy of the artist
LAWRENCE WEINER, Happenstance: All Due Intent (2009), 1 text in silver with black outline, Height letters appr. 20 cm, Total length appr. 431 cm, courtesy of private collection
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

WALKER & WALKER, Between d and o (2013), Between i and s (2013), Between t and o (2013), 10mm powder coated aluminium. All courtesy of the artists
JAIME GILI, a293 (ATINHAR) (2016), acrylic on synthetic canvas, 40 x 30cm, courtesy of the artist
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

NINA CANELL, Score for Two lungs (2009), electric heater, paper, courtesy of the artist
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

WALKER & WALKER, Between t and o (2013), 10mm powder coated aluminium. All courtesy of the artists
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

LIAM GILLICK, Happenstance (2024), A1 (594 x 840 mm) Papyrus Rainbow zalm 230 gr2, courtesy of the artist
EDUARDO PADILHA, Untitled ( Footballers A5) (2024), six A5 found vintage pictures with gold plated chain, (5 microns gold) and seashells with gold thread, dimensions variable, courtesy of the artist
JAIME GILI, A624 (culebra) (2024), acrylic and oil on hessian, 31 x 23cm, courtesy of the artist
EDUARDO PADILHA, Sleeping Beauty (2000), mattresses fabrics (disassembled mattresses fabrics), 15 cm x 200cm x 80 cm, courtesy of the artist
EDUARDO PADILHA, Slumberland (2000), mattresses fabrics (disassembled mattresses fabrics), 15 cm x 200cm x 80 cm, courtesy of the artist
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

EDUARDO PADILHA, Untitled ( Footballers A5) (2024), six A5 found vintage pictures with gold plated chain, (5 microns gold) and seashells with gold thread, dimensions variable, courtesy of the artist
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

LIAM GILLICK, Happenstance (2024), A1 (594 x 840 mm) Papyrus Rainbow zalm 230 gr2, courtesy of the artist
WILLIAM MCKEOWN, Untitled (2009 - 2011), oil on linen, 40.4 x 40.4 cm, courtesy of Kerlin Gallery, Dublin
ISABEL NOLAN, Sometimes I imagine my love has died (2007-08), cotton, linen, embroidery silk and thread, 268 x 206 cm, courtesy of the artist and Kerlin Gallery, Dublin
HAROLD OFFEH, Selfie Choreography, (2018), video, 25 mins, looped, courtesy of the artist
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

LIAM GILLICK, Happenstance (2024), A1 (594 x 840 mm) Papyrus Rainbow zalm 230 gr2, courtesy of the artist
WILLIAM MCKEOWN, Untitled (2009 - 2011), oil on linen, 40.4 x 40.4 cm, courtesy of Kerlin Gallery, Dublin
ISABEL NOLAN, Sometimes I imagine my love has died (2007-08), cotton, linen, embroidery silk and thread, 268 x 206 cm, courtesy of the artist and Kerlin Gallery, Dublin
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

JAIME GILI, a531 (2019), 45 x 35cm, acrylic and oil on linen, courtesy of the artist
Photography by Jhoeko, courtesy of Shimmer, Rotterdam

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