Pop Icons to Digital Folklore: Art Unplugged

This curated experience stitches together the evolution of pop culture through art, from iconic pop pieces to digital reclamation. Engage with everything from the bold strokes of Pop Art to the intimate reflections on memory and identity.

Curated by EPIFANI

8 stops in London

1. Pim Pam Pop

   Opera Gallery London

   At Opera Gallery, dive into the playful yet provocative world of Pop Art. Keep an eye out for the bold use of colour and commentary on consumer culture—it's a vibrant start to your art crawl.

2. Gabriel Chaile: Archaeology of Memory

   Whitechapel Gallery

   Gabriel Chaile's works at Whitechapel Gallery challenge perceptions of memory and heritage. Look for the intricate layering of materials that speak to personal and collective histories.

3. Umi Ishihara: Nocturnal Melody

   Gasworks

   Umi Ishihara at Gasworks offers a sensory exploration of sound and space. Pay attention to how the installation interacts with the gallery's architecture—it transforms the space into a meditative experience.

4. Connection Established: Digital Folklore and Web Craft

   The Photographers' Gallery

   The Photographers' Gallery's 'Connection Established' showcases a new wave of artists using the internet as a canvas. Don't miss the interplay of digital and physical art forms that reflect our online identities.

5. Van Eyck: The Portraits

   National Gallery

   The National Gallery's Van Eyck exhibit presents an unprecedented gathering of portraits that shaped Western art. Study the details in these early masterpieces that reveal the subtleties of human emotion.

6. Talk: Donna Gottschalk and Hélène Giannecchini

   The Photographers' Gallery

   Catch the conversation with Donna Gottschalk and Hélène Giannecchini at The Photographers' Gallery for insights into the intersection of photography and identity. It's a chance to hear personal stories that resonate with the current art scene.

7. Light and Magic

   Tate Modern

   At Tate Modern, 'Light and Magic' revisits the pictorialism movement, blending historical context with contemporary relevance. Look for the emotional depth in the photographs that shaped artistic perceptions of reality.

8. Michael Patrick King - From 'Sex and the City' to 'The Comeback'

   Victoria and Albert Museum

   Michael Patrick King's talk at the V&A dives into the art of storytelling in television. Expect behind-the-scenes anecdotes that connect visual storytelling to broader cultural dialogues.