Fluidity in Contemporary Art, Explore the dynamic world of contemporary sculpture spanning over 60 years in the captivating exhibition “When Forms Come Alive” at the Hayward Gallery. This extraordinary showcase sheds light on how artists harness familiar experiences of movement, flux, and organic growth to create breathtaking works of art.
From the graceful gestures of a dancer to the powerful crash of a wave, from the molten flow of metal to the intricate weaving of a spider’s web, the sculptures featured in “When Forms Come Alive” evoke fluid and shifting realms of experience. With undulating, drooping, erupting, cascading, and proliferating forms, these artworks beckon the viewer to engage with them tactilely, eliciting physical responses that transcend the digital age’s increasingly disembodied encounters.
In an era where technology often dominates these sculptures remind us of the joys of movement and Fluidity in Contemporary Art, the poetry of gravity, and the sheer pleasure of sensation itself. They assert that change is constant, with everything in the world in a perpetual state of motion, seething, and transformation.
Highlighted as one of the most anticipated exhibitions of 2024 by Time Out, Evening Standard, and AnOther Magazine, “When Forms Come Alive” features works by 21 international artists. From Ruth Asawa to Franz West, each artist brings a unique perspective and approach to the exploration of form and movement.
Generously supported by the When Forms Come Alive Exhibition Supporters’ Group, including Bianca and Stuart Roden, Simon Morris and Annalisa Burello, and esteemed galleries such as White Cube and Gagosian, the exhibition also receives additional support from institutions like the Henry Moore Foundation and Hauser & Wirth.
Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this remarkable exhibition, where art comes to life, and forms take on new meaning. “When Forms Come Alive” promises to be an unforgettable journey into the boundless creativity of contemporary sculpture.
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