Sound, Colour, and Memory: Free Art Hits in London

Delve into a series of compelling exhibitions that explore sound, colour, and memory across London. From sonic landscapes at Somerset House to tactile portraits at Unit London, each stop offers a unique lens on contemporary creation.

Curated by EPIFANI

8 stops in London

1. Sour Loop: Laurel Halo & Hanne Lippard

   Somerset House

   At Somerset House, Laurel Halo and Hanne Lippard intertwine sound and language, inviting you to consider how acoustics sculpt public behaviour. Don’t miss the immersive audio installations that blur the line between performance and gallery space.

2. Racheal Crowther

   Chisenhale Gallery

   Racheal Crowther at Chisenhale Gallery engages with the interplay of image and narrative through her production-focused work. Keep an eye out for her intriguing use of space and light, challenging traditional exhibition formats.

3. Pim Pam Pop

   Opera Gallery London

   In 'Pim Pam Pop' at Opera Gallery, the energy of Pop Art takes centre stage with works that tease out the vibrant history of popular culture. Look for pieces that evoke nostalgia while provoking thought about consumerism.

4. Flirter avec l'abstrait

   Pilar Corrias Gallery

   Alexis Ralaivao’s 'Flirter avec l'abstrait' at Pilar Corrias Gallery offers a fresh take on abstraction, blending 17th-century techniques with contemporary flair. Pay attention to the way he manipulates colour and form to create depth.

5. Umi Ishihara: Nocturnal Melody

   Gasworks

   At Gasworks, Umi Ishihara’s 'Nocturnal Melody' resonates with themes of memory and identity through haunting visuals. The installation's emotional weight invites contemplation on the experience of solitude.

6. Caravaggio's Cupid

   Wallace Collection

   Caravaggio’s 'Cupid' at the Wallace Collection is not just a masterpiece; it's a lesson in chiaroscuro and the artist’s bold techniques. The exhibition provides fascinating insights into his methods that are often overlooked.

7. Garden of Blue Whispers

   Unit London

   Stacey Gillian Abe’s 'Garden of Blue Whispers' at Unit London will draw you into her embroidered portraits that encapsulate memory through texture. Each piece tells a personal story, weaving her Ugandan heritage into the fabric.

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

   Opera Gallery London

   Returning to Opera Gallery, 'Nature in Form' pairs the delicate hanji paper works of Cho Sung-Hee with Pieter Obels’ striking steel sculptures, creating a dialogue between fragility and strength that challenges perceptions of materiality.