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Yuán 園 noun
an area of land for growing plants
a place for public recreation
It’s a local collective and Semin Hong are excited to present YUÁN: How long have we known home?, an immersive exhibition and community programme, in partnership with the Bomb Factory Art Foundation and Arts Council England.
YUÁN invites you to its calming journey into the heart of what it means to find 'Home'. The exhibition is a unique collaboration between local and immigrant artists, offering a diverse discourse on our origins, our present sense of self, and being.
Drawing inspiration from traditional East Asian gardens, the gallery space is transformed into an all-encompassing landscape. This immersive environment invites visitors to engage with art that reflects on the harmony between humanity and nature, mirroring the tranquillity and depth of historical gardens designed for reflection and beauty. Despite their differences, all works share the common eagerness to explore identity and a sense of belonging. They are carefully arranged to create a path for visitors to discover their own reverie of home.
YUÁN’s curation reimagines the gallery as a space for well-being, social exchange, and creative dialogue. The exhibition will feature a sound bath session and a panel discussion with guest speakers and participating artists, encouraging visitors to reconnect with their sense of self and belonging.
Providing 'Home' as a starting point, YUÁN aims to challenge and expand the narrative around East and Southeast Asian culture, offering an inclusive platform for authentic expression.
Join us in this reflective journey as we explore and redefine the meaning of 'Home' within the serene sanctuary of YUÁN, the East Asian Garden in the heart of London.
Featuring artists: Kechun Zhang | Yushi Li | Yoriko Mizushiri | Zongbo Jiang | Jia Xi Li | Kirico Ueda | Ya Wen Li | Pei-Chi Lee | Semin Hong | Greg Lin Jia Jie | WenHsin Lee
Curated by it’s a local collective and Semin Hong
PRIVATE VIEW: 19th September 6-9pm
DATES: 20th - 29th September, 11am - 6pm (SUN : 12pm - 5pm)
LOCATION: 206 Marylebone Road, NW1 6JQ