Nature, Identity, and Reality: Mayfair's Critical Look

Stroll through Mayfair's art scene, where Sholto Blissett’s surreal landscapes contrast with Lynn Chadwick’s sculptural forms. Engage with the digital age in 'Connection Established' at The Photographers' Gallery, before delving into identity with Vanessa Beecroft's provocative work.

Curated by EPIFANI

8 stops in London

1. Orders of Magnitude

   Pilar Corrias Gallery

   Sholto Blissett's 'Orders of Magnitude' plays with scale and perspective, inviting you to lose yourself in his lush, fictional landscapes. Notice how the scenes evoke emotions tied to our relationship with nature, making them feel both familiar and otherworldly.

2. Lynn Chadwick: Sculptures and Drawings

   Hauser & Wirth

   Lynn Chadwick's sculptures are a masterclass in form, showcasing his unique ability to blend human and natural elements. Look out for the fluidity in his works, which challenges the rigidity often found in modern sculpture, offering a refreshing take on balance and space.

3. Connection Established: Digital Folklore and Web Craft

   The Photographers' Gallery

   In 'Connection Established', the focus is on reclaiming the internet as an art medium. Pay attention to the DIY ethos that runs through the exhibition, highlighting artists who are using digital tools to reflect on and reshape their identities and communities.

4. Talk: Workers are Leaving the Factory - world models and AI after cinema

   The Photographers' Gallery

   Leonardo Impett’s talk on AI models after cinema provides a fascinating context for the increasing intersection of technology and narrative. It’s a must-see for anyone curious about how cinema shapes our understanding of digital realities.

5. Artist Talk: Weronika Gęsicka

   The Photographers' Gallery

   Weronika Gęsicka’s artist talk promises insights into her innovative photographic work. As a nominee for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize, her exploration of altered realities through imagery is sure to provoke thought and discussion.

6. Vanessa Beecroft: Performance and Installation

   Hauser & Wirth

   Beecroft’s performance at Hauser & Wirth is an immersive experience that confronts ideas of gender and identity. The installation invites viewers to participate in an examination of how bodies are represented and perceived in contemporary society.

7. Distancing

   Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac

   Alvaro Barrington’s 'Distancing' tackles themes of separation in modern life through a varied media approach. His works provoke reflection on personal and social connections, making it a poignant stop in this exploration of identity.

8. Flirter avec l'abstrait

   Pilar Corrias Gallery

   Alexis Ralaivao's 'Flirter avec l'abstrait' is a fascinating investigation into abstraction, with a nod to historical techniques. Look for the interplay of colour and shape that pushes the boundaries of figuration, creating a dialogue with the past.