ITSLIQUID Group\, is pleased to announce the opening of the 17th edition of LONDON
CONTEMPORARY\, which will take place in London at ELEMENTS Contemporary Art
Space from April 24 to May 07\, 2026. T his edition brings together a compelling selection of
international a rtists whose practices engage with memory\, identity\, emotion\, and narrat ive\,
offering an immersive exploration of the contemporary visual la ndscape.
LONDON CONTEMPORARY 2026 centers on the evolving dialogue be tween body\,
identity\, and space\, investigating how contemporary in dividuals perceive themselves and
relate to the environments they inh abit\, both physical and psychological. Structured around
the curator ial frameworks of LIQUID ROOMS and FUTURE LANDSCAPES\, the exhibition
brings together international artists whose practices explore the fluidity of perception\, the
fragmentation of identity\, and the continuous n egotiation between inner experience and
external reality. Through thi s lens\, the fair becomes a space of reflection on how
consciousness is shaped by cultural\, emotional\, and spatial conditions\, inviting viewe rs to
reconsider the boundaries between the self and the world.
Within this context\, Derin Çokşenim develops a visual language rooted in figurative
expression and psychological inquiry\, translating rationa l questioning into images that
balance clarity and emotional depth\; her practice reflects an early and consistent
engagement with paintin g and photography\, proposing a contemplative approach to the
human f igure\, where observation becomes a tool for interpreting inner states thro ugh a
structured yet sensitive pictorial language. A similar poetic a nd introspective dimension
unfolds in the work of Silvia Mariani\, wh ere absence\, memory\, and longing converge into
fragile visual narra tives suspended between presence and disappearance: her imagery
opera tes as a subtle threshold between emotional states\, inviting the viewer in to a
contemplative space where identity is continuously reshaped thro ugh loss\, desire\, and the
search for connection.
The late pra ctice of Gavino Pedoni (1945 - 2025) emerges from a profound connection to< /p>
Sardinian landscape and culture\, developing a figurative language th at resists narration in
favor of transformation. Working primarily wi th oil on canvas and mixed techniques\, Pedoni
constructs composition s in which matter and color become emotional carriers\, generating
a silent yet powerful tension between equilibrium and depth - a deliberate wi thdrawal from
visibility\, affirming painting as an intimate and nece ssary act rather than a pursuit of
exposure. Within a broader explora tion of visual culture and symbolic imagery\, Arthur
Mirzoyan merges academic painting traditions with cinematic sensibility\, creating
co mpositions that oscillate between figuration and abstraction. Through refin ed drawing\,
layered color structures\, and symbolic references to cl assical European art\, he constructs images that evoke both timelessness an d contemporary reinterpretation\, exploring the
tension between narra tive construction and visual immediacy.
Expanding the field of contem porary practice\, Papia Ghoshal develops a multidisciplinary
approach spanning painting\, poetry\, performance\, music\, and academic research\; her
work is deeply informed by Tantric philosophy and the spiritual traditions of Bengal\,
particularly the Baul and Fakir practices thro ugh which she constructs visionary
environments where philosophy\, bo dy\, and artistic experimentation converge\, transforming
artistic ex pression into a lived and performative experience. A similarly experimental
approach to material and process characterises the practice of Pilar Xercavins Casas\,
whose abstract works emerge from an intimate dialo gue with natural elements and organic
transformation\, used to reflec t a deep engagement with nature as both medium and
collaborator\, whe re chance\, time\, and environmental forces shape the final composition.
Together\, the selected artists articulate a multifaceted reflection on identity\, memory\, and
perception\, each contributing a distinct vi sual and conceptual approach to the evolving
understanding of the hum an condition.
OPENING
April 24\, 2026 | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
RSVP: info@itsliquid.com
Free entry - Register he re
EXHIBITION DAYS
April 25 - May 07\, 2026
Tuesday - Saturday | 11.00 AM - 05.00 PM
ELEMENTS Contemporary Ar t Space
253 Hoxton Street\, London N1 5LG
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