Fluidity and Form: Art's Natural Connections

These exhibitions weave a narrative around nature, identity, and artistic expression, showcasing how artists respond to their environments and heritage. Each stop reveals a unique perspective on the interplay between the natural world and human experience.

Curated by EPIFANI

8 stops in London

1. Afterglow

   Unit London

   Imogen Allen's 'Afterglow' is a visual meditation on the ocean's energy, with fluid forms that mimic the wave-like rhythms of water. Look out for how her palette captures the ocean’s hues, creating an immersive atmosphere that invites you to reflect on life’s ebb and flow.

2. Friday Late: To Ebb is To Flow

   Victoria and Albert Museum

   At the V&A, 'Friday Late: To Ebb is To Flow' fuses community and nature through the lens of East and Southeast Asian artists. Engaging with local traditions, this event offers a unique opportunity to see how art can redefine gender through environmental narratives.

3. If You Ever Leave Me I'm Coming With You

   Halcyon Gallery (Bond Street)

   James McQueen's satirical take on Penguin Book covers in 'If You Ever Leave Me I’m Coming With You' offers a playful juxtaposition of pop culture and abstraction. Keep an eye out for his bold colour choices that challenge conventional views of both literature and visual art.

4. British Sign Language Tours: Chiharu Shiota & Yin Xiuzhen

   Hayward Gallery

   The Hayward Gallery’s British Sign Language Tours provide an inclusive way to engage with Chiharu Shiota and Yin Xiuzhen’s works, which delve into themes of memory and identity. This unique format invites a richer understanding of their installations.

5. Cecily Brown: Picture Making

   Serpentine Galleries

   Cecily Brown's 'Picture Making' at Serpentine is all about the physicality of paint, with works that vibrate with energy. Look for her intense brushwork and the way she distills complex emotions into dynamic compositions that challenge perception.

6. Basil Beattie: Another Place: Paintings from the 90s

   Hales Gallery

   Basil Beattie's retrospective at Hales Gallery revisits the 90s with a focus on his emotive landscapes. His distinctive style, rich in texture and colour, is a chance to appreciate how personal and historical narratives intertwine in his work.

7. Play Nice: Aziza Kadyri

   Somerset House

   Aziza Kadyri's 'Play Nice' at Somerset House culminates her fellowship in creative technologies, blending innovation with traditional art forms. Expect a thought-provoking exploration of how digital and physical realms can coexist and inform one another.

8. Van Eyck: The Portraits

   National Gallery

   Finally, the National Gallery's 'Van Eyck: The Portraits' showcases the depth of portraiture, bringing together works that have long been separated. This rare collection offers insight into Van Eyck’s influence on facial representation, a key theme that resonates throughout the journey.