In cinema, a MacGuffin is a plot device—an object or goal—that exists solely to set the story in motion. It is often a detail that is irrelevant in itself, yet essential to the journey. For the artist, the “MacGuffin” is the quiet, daily ritual: the discarded sketches, the shifting light in a studio, or the moment of frustration that forces a change in direction.

MacGuffin: Untold is a contemporary art exhibition that investigates the “MacGuffin” of the creative process. This exhibit draws a parallel to the artist’s studio practice, where minute struggles, fleeting reflections, and technical pivots act as the “MacGuffins” that drive a masterpiece toward completion.