No Man’s Land – Terra Nullius

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“No Man’s Land – Terra Nullius” presents a multi-media exhibition, sounds, sights and smells will converge on a battlefield for the senses. In a truly transnational style, a group of international artists and curators respond to present social, political, and environmental challenges. On view from the 14th to the 16th of November 2023 at the Dyson Gallery, Royal College of Art. 

“No Man’s Land” comes from the Latin expression “Terra Nullius”, meaning “Nobody’s Land”, signifying a space simultaneously literally and metaphorically where no one has control or a place unsuitable for habitation. It is our earth, our world, our only home. This diverse curatorial and artistic team collaborate and infuse their passions with one another to raise awareness and address the issues of our environment. Our earth is wounded by man’s greed and it is now down to us to heal it. The exhibition invites viewers to imagine a space with a sense of neglect, ambiguity, or lack of clear ownership and responsibility. This concept serves as the central theme for the show, as artists from over 15 countries give a powerful and emotive response to the socio-environmental crisis that we, as a society, are facing.

This exhibition, this message and this art will take its viewers on an interactive journey through the inertia of state, through the void and into the blur. The audience will become part of the curatorial message. Modeled on them and flowing back to the greater narrative, No Man’s Land asks the right questions and lights up the right areas. It ignites a discussion that needs to be at the forefront of almost all things socio-political.

Visitors can expect a diverse range of media, including paintings, sculptures, digital and augmented reality (AR) art, performance art, and interactive works. This dynamic blend will take the viewer on a journey through the complex and interconnected issues surrounding the central theme of the exhibition. Experiencing this phenomenon from environmental, social, and political perspectives, the exhibition will prompt viewers to raise questions such as “What does no man’s land mean for you? Are we doing enough? Are we tolerant enough of other cultures, views and peoples? Our planet- do we care enough?”

The show is organised by a collective of artists and curators currently enrolled at the Royal College of Art. 

Exhibiting artists:

Alice Dawson, Alice Deptiva, Alina R.J, Betty C Fan, Cameron Jarvie, Christy Taylor, Dastan Satoshi, Edyta Jaworek, Elina Yumasheva, Estella Wang, Ezra Chiu, Hadas Amster, Julian Giacomelli, Mathijs Hunfeld, Simona Racheva, Suzi Bratt, Tom Fairlamb, Roisin Sullivan, Stephanie Teng, Telle Yang, Yihwa Kim, Yuval Golan.

Curating team:

Asja Skadchiski, Bryony Large, Hannah Dowling, Jacqueline Schwartz, Kat Matheson, Mila Fernandez, Nancy Whiston, Shahmir Hussain, Victoria Stepanets, Yuval Golan.

The exhibition will take place from the 14th until the 16th of November 2023 at Dyson Gallery, Royal College of Art Battersea Campus, 1 Hester Rd, London SW11 4AY. Admission is free.

Private View: 14th of November, please reserve here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/739574917487