Nature, Value, and Perception: A London Art Circuit

This itinerary weaves together exhibitions that challenge our perceptions of nature, value, and art itself. From Waldmüller's landscapes to the thought-provoking installations at Carlos/Ishikawa, each stop invites you to reconsider your relationship with the world around you.

Curated by EPIFANI

8 stops in London

1. Waldmüller: Landscapes

   National Gallery

   Waldmüller's landscapes are a masterclass in capturing the essence of nature. Look for the exquisite detail and emotive colour palette that bring his forests and skies to life, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of our relationship with nature.

2. Candice Lin: g/hosti

   Whitechapel Gallery

   Candice Lin’s 'g/hosti' is a sensory feast that combines tactile materials and intricate storytelling. Pay attention to how the installation feels alive, much like the landscapes at the National Gallery, yet challenges modern ideas of presence and absence.

3. Today’s gift is tomorrow’s commodity

   Carlos/Ishikawa

   Lloyd Corporation's exhibition provocatively questions the value we assign to gifts and commodities. This thought-provoking approach aligns perfectly with Lin's exploration of materiality, pushing you to think about the art you engage with.

4. Prince Charles Cinema Film Quiz

   Prince Charles Cinema

   While the film quiz at Prince Charles Cinema is a fun detour, it adds a layer of pop culture commentary. Consider how the way we value film and art can reflect broader societal trends, echoing themes from the previous exhibitions.

5. All Ages

   Carlos/Ishikawa

   Steve Bishop’s found photographs offer a nostalgic journey through time, linking personal history with collective memory. This ties back to the earlier themes of how we perceive age and value, both in art and in life.

6. Cho Sung-Hee - Pieter Obels, 'Nature in Form'

   Opera Gallery London

   Cho Sung-Hee and Pieter Obels' works in 'Nature in Form' present a stark contrast between fragile and industrial. Their exploration of the natural and the manmade continues the conversation about how we define and perceive nature, much like Waldmüller.

7. Sarah Morris, Mason’s Yard

   White Cube

   Sarah Morris’s works focus on urban landscapes, contrasting with the organic forms of the earlier stops. Her bold colours and structures invite you to examine the environment we build around nature, underscoring the tension between them.

8. Dialogues are mostly fried snowballs

   Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac

   In 'Dialogues are mostly fried snowballs', the interaction between Duchamp and Sturtevant invites playful reflection on perception. This ties back to how we interpret value and nature—both are constructs that shape our understanding of art.