Narcissister's newest chain-reaction machine thumps and clangs through the gallery, and embedded in it are seascapes by her late uncle Albert Benzaquen, a Moroccan immigrant who sold his paintings on the Sheepshead Bay waterfront. She activates the piece herself, making family migration physical and loud. If you want art that is part sculpture, part performance and part Brooklyn family story, catch its final days.
What to expect
Expect a kinetic sculpture that fills the room, with Albert's painted seas set into its path. The gallery describes solo performance interventions by the artist; even without one, the machine and paintings carry the show.
Good to know
- Margot Samel is at 295 Church Street in Tribeca.
- The show continues Narcissister's family work seen in her 2018 film Organ Player.
- The performance element is adult in tone — worth knowing if you bring kids.
- Take the 1 to Franklin St.
- Performance timing isn't fixed; contact the gallery if you hope to catch one.
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Common questions
Who was Albert?
Abraham 'Albert' Benzaquen, Narcissister's late uncle, a Moroccan immigrant who sold seascapes on the Sheepshead Bay waterfront in Brooklyn.
When does the exhibition close?
October 10, 2026.
