Group Exhibition Explores Pain as Transformative Force for Women Artists
Sensity Studio presents 'Becoming Through Pain,' a group exhibition curated by Huma Kabakcı at London's Somers Gallery from March 26 to April 2, 2026. The show features eight international women artists examining pain as a catalyst for change in female bodily experience. An opening reception is scheduled for March 25. The exhibition challenges historical dismissal of women's pain, framing repair as creative and political action. Participating artists include Pauline Batista, Sena Başöz, Shannon Bono, Dyana Gravina, Jennifer Nieuwland, Lolita Pelegrime, Aziza Shaden, and Gülce Tulçalı.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs March 26 - April 2, 2026 at Somers Gallery in London
- Curated by Huma Kabakcı and presented by Sensity Studio
- Features eight international women artists
- Opening reception on March 25, 2026 from 18:00-20:00
- Explores pain as transformative force in female bodily experience
Entities
Artists
- Pauline Batista
- Sena Başöz
- Shannon Bono
- Dyana Gravina
- Jennifer Nieuwland
- Lolita Pelegrime
- Aziza Shaden
- Gülce Tulçalı
Institutions
- Somers Gallery
- Sensity Studio
Locations
- London
- Turkey
- Southern Italy
- Uzbekistan
- UK