By blending investigative rigour with poetic storytelling, UK–based artist Maeve Brennan explores the legacy of looted artefacts and underground economies. Her work sheds light on the illicit trade in antiquities, uncovering often-overlooked stories and knowledge within vast histories and intricate systems.  

Maeve Brennan: Records marks the artist’s first presentation in Asia, bringing together a range of artworks in the mediums of moving image, sculpture, and printed matter. The Goods is an ongoing project that examines the trafficking of looted antiquities. The film Siticulosa makes its international debut in this exhibition. Weaving together local narratives and intimate depictions of the land, it traces stolen objects back to their place of origin in southern Italy, offering a multifaceted perspective on this region’s historically rich landscape.  

Brennan’s practice is centred on research into obscured material histories, concealed knowledge, and underground economies. While grappling with complex systems and structures, she works closely with her subjects, drawing from astute observations, interpersonal relationships, and long-term collaborations.

Maeve Brennan: Records is part of Tai Kwun Contemporary’s new Breakthrough series, which underlines emerging artistic positions through solo presentations, commissions, and innovative formats. For Spring 2025, Maeve Brennan: Records is presented alongside Alicja Kwade: Pretopia and Hu Xiaoyuan: Veering. These three exhibitions by three female artists explore materials and storytelling through diverse approaches.