Saint Cloche is pleased to present Soft Return, our first group exhibition of 2026, curated by Kitty Clark and opening 11 February.

Positioned at the beginning of the year, Soft Return brings together contemporary practices that explore how histories, materials, and systems are carried forward rather than left behind. The exhibition examines return as an active process - where memory, cultural knowledge, ecological awareness, and technological residue shape contemporary ways of making and thinking.

Soft Return presents a dynamic mix of contemporary practices exploring memory, materiality, and cycles of return. Across painting, sculpture, and mixed media, the works investigate how the past informs the present, treating nostalgia not as retreat but as an active, generative force.

“Supporting artists and fostering meaningful connections with collectors has always been at the heart of what we do. Over the years, we have helped grow the careers of many artists we’ve worked with, providing a platform for their practice to thrive.”

- Kitty Clark, Founder

Saint Cloche is a dynamic gallery presenting a diverse program of high-calibre exhibitions that change fortnightly. Established as a leading contemporary art space, the gallery has cultivated a strong community of collectors and creatives, championing art, culture, and contemporary thinking.

Located in Paddington, Sydney, the gallery’s distinctive corner frontage is framed by a striking set of vintage Swedish industrial windows. Beyond exhibitions, Saint Cloche serves as a creative concept space, selectively available for installations, collaborations, workshops, and events.





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