19th —21st  February 2026 

Hackney Gallery, 1 Lower Clapton Road, E9 0NS

Opening reception: Thursday, 19th February | 6pm

Featuring Artists: AUSJIÄNDER, Siobhan Binaghi, SMAIBLUE, Paul Doherty and Epona.

Inspired by Alfred Jarry and the spirit of Ubu Roi, Viennese Whirl is an exhibition of ‘Pataphysics reimagined for the present day. While we no longer inhabit the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the absurdities, grotesqueries, and theatrical distortions Jarry explored feel strikingly familiar in today’s world.

This exhibition unfolds as a staged environment where multiple art forms intersect, creating a surreal landscape that reflects how closely Jarry’s themes translate into contemporary life.