No Time for Despair – Michaela Yearwood-Dan

Michaela Yearwood-Dan’s dazzling Hauser & Wirth debut bursts with colour, emotion, and power—celebrating identity, femininity, resilience, and hope. Until 2 August 2025 Visit:https://www.hauserwirth.com/artists/michaela-yearwood-dan/

Michaela Yearwood-Dan bursts onto the scene with her debut at Hauser & Wirth. Her large, vibrant paintings pulse with colour, texture, and emotion. She mixes glitter, sequins, and gold leaf with bold brushstrokes and poetry. Each piece feels alive. Her work celebrates joy but doesn’t shy away from pain. Inspired by Toni Morrison, she urges action over despair. Her identity—as a queer Black woman—shapes every detail. Nature, music, and femininity all play key roles. She blends high and low culture with ease. From Joni Mitchell to Kelis, her references are fresh and honest. This is art that speaks loud and clear.

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