Art, Film, and Abstraction: A Curated London Experience

This curated tour navigates the intersection of art and film, highlighting the transformative power of visual culture. Each stop showcases how diverse mediums converge to challenge perceptions and provoke thought.

Curated by EPIFANI

8 stops in London

1. Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

   Victoria and Albert Museum

   Schiaparelli's work blurs the line between fashion and fine art, with her surreal designs and bold colours taking centre stage. Look for her iconic motifs and the way she utilised everyday materials to create extraordinary pieces.

2. £1 Members Films Season

   Prince Charles Cinema

   The £1 Members Films Season at Prince Charles Cinema is a steal for cinephiles. Each screening offers a nostalgic nod to the past, celebrating the cinematic styles that have influenced contemporary visual art.

3. Racheal Crowther

   Chisenhale Gallery

   Racheal Crowther’s exhibition at Chisenhale Gallery focuses on experimental techniques and production imagery. Keep an eye out for her exploration of identity through visual narratives that resonate with the themes in film.

4. Joy Gregory Selects: Film Programme

   Whitechapel Gallery

   Joy Gregory's curated film programme at Whitechapel Gallery provides a refreshing take on narrative through documentary and fiction. It's a chance to see how film can intersect with other art forms, much like Crowther's work.

5. Sophie Taeuber-Arp: la règle des courbes / The Rule of Curves

   Hauser & Wirth

   Sophie Taeuber-Arp is celebrated for her geometric abstraction and innovative design. Her influence on modern art is profound; make sure to examine how her ideas resonate within the frameworks of contemporary artistry.

6. Handle with Care: Conversations Through Objects

   Wellcome Collection

   The Wellcome Collection's 'Handle with Care' uses objects to inspire dialogue, similar to the films at Whitechapel. This show invites you to consider the stories behind artefacts in a deeply personal way.

7. Les Lalanne: A Living Landscape

   Ben Brown Fine Arts

   Les Lalanne's exhibition at Ben Brown Fine Arts reimagines nature through whimsical sculptures. Their playful engagement with landscape aesthetics complements Taeuber-Arp’s exploration of form and abstraction.

8. Discovering our Collections through E-Resources

   Wellcome Collection

   The 'Discovering our Collections through E-Resources' at Wellcome encourages interaction with art and archives, making it a timely addition. It's a reminder of how technology expands access to visual culture.