Identity, Transformation, and Resilience in Art

These exhibitions delve into themes of personal and collective identity, transformation, and resilience. From the struggles of Gaza to the immersive metamorphosis in Papademetropoulos' work, each stop offers a unique lens on how art can reflect and shape experience.

Curated by EPIFANI

8 stops in London

To Survive To Witness

P21 Gallery

Marwan Nassar's haunting pieces capture the stark realities of conflict in Gaza, using a visceral palette to convey both despair and hope. Look closely at how he uses layering to evoke depth in his narratives.

Glass Slipper

Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac

Ariana Papademetropoulos' 'Glass Slipper' captivates with its intricate glass sculptures that play with light and perception. Pay attention to how her work challenges the notions of identity and transformation, inviting personal reflection.

Sour Loop: Laurel Halo & Hanne Lippard

Somerset House

Sour Loop at Somerset House is an unexpected blend of sound and text, dissecting how auditory environments influence human behaviour. Be sure to listen closely; the interplay between spoken word and sound will change how you perceive the space.

Umi Ishihara: Nocturnal Melody

Gasworks

Umi Ishihara's 'Nocturnal Melody' continues the exploration of identity, pushing boundaries with immersive soundscapes. The installation invites you to reflect on your own nocturnal experiences within the context of the works presented.

Upcoming Exhibition – Jack White: THESE THOUGHTS MAY DISAPPEAR

Newport Street Gallery

Jack White’s upcoming exhibition hints at an intriguing exploration of thought and perception, which might resonate with the themes of transformation and identity explored in earlier stops. Keep an eye out for how he translates abstract ideas into tangible forms.

Sophie Taeuber-Arp: la règle des courbes

Hauser & Wirth

Sophie Taeuber-Arp’s innovative designs and abstraction add a historical context to the theme of transformation. Her work bridges the gap between art and everyday life, so look for the subtle ways her designs respond to their surroundings.

Grilled Diagrams

Studio Voltaire

Aki Sasamoto's 'Grilled Diagrams' is a playful engagement with sculpture and performance, blurring boundaries and inviting viewer participation. Watch how the installation evolves as visitors interact with it, reflecting the themes of transformation.

Alessandro Mendini

Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art

Alessandro Mendini's playful works challenge conventional design, embodying a whimsical approach that echoes the transformative ideas seen in other exhibitions. Look for the ways his work invites you to rethink everyday objects as vessels of identity.