Speed, Freedom, and the Wings of the Soul: The “Pegasus” Exhibition at Bluerider ART

In London’s historic and prestigious art district of Mayfair, today is not just the opening of an exhibition; it is also the powerful celebration of the Year of the Fire Horse (Bingwu) according to the Chinese zodiac. With its special exhibition titled “Pegasus”—spanning three continents and simultaneously coming to life in the digital world—Bluerider ART redefines the image of the “Horse” through the lens of contemporary art.

The Year of the Fire Horse: Vitality and the Spirit of Enterprise

2026 marks the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac cycle, symbolizing power, speed, and masculine energy. Bluerider ART greets this year with the theme of “Pegasus.” In mythology, Pegasus—born from the blood of the sea god yet endowed with the power to soar into the sky—stands as the ultimate symbol of defying gravity and transcending boundaries. The curatorial narrative of the exhibition fuses this “Knightly Spirit” with the velocity of the modern age, inviting collectors into a narrative of freedom.

The Horse Through Eastern and Western Eyes

One of the most compelling aspects of the exhibition is the way it mirrors the divergent yet intersecting journeys of the horse figure in Eastern and Western art histories:

• The Spirit of the East: In Chinese art history, the horse is not merely an anatomical form; it is a microcosm of “enlightened integrity” and the national soul. From the Han Dynasty to the present, the galloping horse symbolizes the distant journey of the heart. Eastern art prioritizes the character and spiritual energy of the horse over its physical reality.
• The Passion of the West: In the Western tradition, the horse symbolizes heroism, mastery over nature, and individual emotion. From Leonardo da Vinci’s meticulous anatomical sketches to George Stubbs’s wild horses in nature, Western art places the horse’s musculature and perspective at the center, turning it into both a “subject of scientific inquiry” and an “untameable emotion.”

73 Limited-Edition Works by 32 Artists

Departing from conventional zodiac exhibitions, “Pegasus” brings together 32 contemporary artists to present 73 limited-edition works spanning painting, installation, and sculpture. Some standout pieces include:

• Ruprecht von Kaufmann: In “The Boxer,” he transforms the physical power of the horse into a visual feast through fierce brushstrokes in warm and cool tones.
• Dai Yinglun: In “The Crowd – Looking Back,” he uses “whiteness” as a metaphor for both human and equine spiritual freedom.
• François Bonnel: “Wild Horses” celebrates the playful and joyful nature of the horse in an abstract language of geometric, high-chroma colour blocks.
• Li Liangchen: “Time-Space Valley” depicts a white horse rendered in blue-green ink, immersed in a spiritual landscape fused with nature.

Visit and Collection Information

True to its philosophy of “Art Without Borders,” Bluerider ART is bringing this exhibition to a global platform. From the historic fabric of London to the cultural depth of Taipei, this galloping energy can be felt everywhere.

Dates: 15 January – 28 February 2026

Address: Bluerider ART London, 47 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London (W1S 4JW)

Magger Note: If you are unable to visit the exhibition in person, you can explore detailed views of the works through the gallery’s “Online Viewing Room” on their website and connect directly with collection specialists.