03/09/2026
The making of MUST BE.
Tony Cragg is one of the most celebrated sculptors of his generation. For over five decades, the British artist has pushed the boundaries of sculpture, exploring the possibilities of material, movement and form.
A self-described “radical materialist,” works with materials ranging from bronze and steel to wood and glass, creating sculptures that appear to grow, twist and move somewhere between the natural and the manufactured.
Now at TheMerode, his monumental bronze sculpture MUST BE takes its place in the front courtyard, presented courtesy of the Artist and
Cast in bronze, MUST BE embodies this approach. Its twisting, overlapping forms appear almost elastic, creating a striking tension between the weight of the material and the sense of movement within it.
This film takes us behind the installation of MUST BE, from its arrival to its final presence in the courtyard.
On view at TheMerode until February 15, 2027
Courtesy of the Artist and Bernier/Eliades Gallery
