There's South London, where experimentation reigns; Bloomsbury, where newly opened galleries are around every corner; and the East End, where Cambridge Heath Road is studded with art spots. It's that time of year again: London Gallery Weekend is once again set to take place across the British capital, from May 31st to June 2nd. The world's largest event of its kind, the gallery-led initiative is a testament to London's tight-knit and ever-expanding art scene, featuring over 130 participating galleries-including 16 new additions-for its fourth edition. Here are Artsy’s picks of 10 must-see shows during London Gallery Weekend 2024.
Fani Parali 'Children of the Future' Cooke Latham Gallery until 2 June
Spanning performance, sculpture, painting, and audio, Fani Parali’s ambitious exhibition “Children of the Future” confronts the potential ramifications of unbridled technological progress on the next generation. Set against the backdrop of the increasing use of automation and AI, her poignant installation invites critical analysis of the status quo while exploring the myriad possible futures that technology presents, and the potential redemption it could hold for our species.
Parali designed this exhibition to be viewed by children: Paintings depicting public water fountains are hung at the height of a five-year-old, while the audio soundtrack for her “lip-synched opera” performance utilizes the voice of a child in a call-and-response song with a machine. In so doing, the artist creates an unexpected and bizarre realm that destabilizes adult knowledge systems, thereby offering a chance of seeing the world anew.
