Homecomings and Digital Dreams: New Art in London

This curated experience highlights fresh works that dive into identity, heritage, and the intersection of the digital and the personal. Each stop reveals how contemporary artists navigate complex themes that resonate with our current world.

Curated by EPIFANI

8 stops in London

1. Hastan (هستن)

   Copperfield Gallery

   At 'Hastan (هستن)', Mohammadi and Tara H's pieces challenge the notions of belonging and dislocation. Look out for the layered narratives that reflect their own journeys, which set a poignant tone for the exhibitions that follow.

2. Ancestry

   Carlos/Ishikawa

   Manuela Solano’s 'Ancestry' brings a tactile twist to identity exploration with her nail polish pieces. Each work acts like a window into her heritage, inviting you to ponder your own lineage before heading to the more abstract cultural dialogues in Whitechapel.

3. Candice Lin: g/hosti

   Whitechapel Gallery

   Candice Lin's 'g/hosti' is a sensory feast, particularly the 'Crucifixion' installation. Its fusion of oil pastels and textiles provides a lush contrast to Solano's acrylics and leads you into deeper discussions of cultural heritage.

4. Virtual Exhibitions

   Wallace Collection

   The Wallace Collection’s 'Virtual Exhibitions' offers a unique opportunity to experience classic works by Rubens and Hals in an immersive format. This tech-driven detour links beautifully to the subsequent explorations of AI and digital art.

5. James McQueen: A Beautiful Waste of Time

   Halcyon Gallery (Bond Street)

   James McQueen’s 'A Beautiful Waste of Time' invites you into a nostalgic world of vintage aesthetics. His reimagining of book covers is playful and thought-provoking, serving as a refreshing bridge to the themes of labour and technology explored in Mayfair.

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

   The Photographers' Gallery

   At The Photographers' Gallery, Leonardo Impett’s talk on AI and cinema will challenge your perceptions of creativity and automation. Don’t miss this chance to engage with pressing topics that are shaping our future.

7. Connection Established: Digital Folklore and Web Craft

   The Photographers' Gallery

   ‘Connection Established’ celebrates artists reclaiming online spaces through DIY web craft. This exhibition invites reflection on the impact of technology, leading seamlessly into the last stop of your journey.

8. Artist Talk: Weronika Gęsicka

   The Photographers' Gallery

   Weronika Gęsicka’s talk provides an engaging end to your experience, offering insights into her photography that question reality. Her approach ties all the themes together — from personal histories to the ever-evolving digital landscape.