Media, Landscapes, and Soundscapes: A Free Art Trail

A captivating day in London that fuses groundbreaking video art, sublime landscapes, and sound experiments, all without spending a penny. Each stop reveals something unique, ensuring you leave not just entertained, but transformed.

Curated by EPIFANI

8 stops in London

1. Paper Tiger Television

   Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA)

   Paper Tiger Television redefines how we view media, pulling from an underrepresented archive to challenge conventional narratives. Keep an eye out for their 1980s-style graphics, which evoke nostalgia while provoking critical thought about our media consumption today.

2. Waldmüller: Landscapes

   National Gallery

   Waldmüller’s landscapes are not just pretty pictures; they resonate with the emotional depth of the Austrian countryside. Pay attention to the way light dances across his canvases, inviting a deeper contemplation of nature's beauty—and perhaps a moment of reflection for yourself.

3. Virtual Exhibitions

   Wallace Collection

   While the virtual exhibition allows for a home experience, stepping into the Wallace Collection offers an intimate setting that enhances the grandeur of Rubens and Hals. Don't miss the tactile details in the brushwork that are even more striking in person.

4. Lynda Benglis: Spettri

   Thomas Dane Gallery

   Lynda Benglis pushes the boundaries of sculpture with her tactile installations that invite you to not just look, but to feel. Notice how her use of materials creates an immersive experience, challenging conventional perceptions of space and form.

5. Book Launch: Curating & Repair

   The Photographers' Gallery

   The launch of 'Curating & Repair' at The Photographers' Gallery is an intriguing opportunity to engage with contemporary discourse on art curation. Grab a drink at the café bar and join the conversation—there’s often a surprising insight shared at these events.

6. Sour Loop: Laurel Halo & Hanne Lippard

   Somerset House

   At Somerset House, 'Sour Loop' invites you to experience sound as a physical presence. Listen closely; the integration of music and spoken word creates an atmosphere that transforms public space into a realm of introspection and communal connection.

7. Flirter avec l'abstrait

   Pilar Corrias Gallery

   Alexis Ralaivao's works at Pilar Corrias blur the lines between figuration and abstraction, drawing from historical influences while pushing modern boundaries. Look for the subtle nods to Dutch painting that inform his unique visual language.

8. Racheal Crowther

   Chisenhale Gallery

   Racheal Crowther's latest work at Chisenhale Gallery is a testament to the innovative spirit of contemporary art. As you navigate her installations, consider how each piece challenges traditional notions of narrative and form, inviting you to participate in the unfolding story.