Web of Life at Kindred Studios: 400 Artists Explore Ecology and Interconnection in the Anthropocene

The exhibition "Web of Life," curated by ZHANG Hailun, showcased over 400 artists from Kindred Studios in West London from 4th August to 29th September, as part of the Kensington & Chelsea Art Week Fringe 2026. Drawing inspiration from Gregory Bateson's ecological perspectives, it delves into themes of ecology and interconnectedness in the face of challenges such as war and climate change. Featured works include a woodland dwelling painting by Nicolas Cross, a forest photograph by Jana Baracatt Jackson, and a sculpture of a charred tree trunk by Belén Duarte. Artists like Sara Choudhrey and Sarah Needham utilized natural materials, while Lucille Dweck and Jennifer Nieuwland focused on figurative art, highlighting a fusion of Eastern and Western philosophies that underscores art's capacity to nurture connections within the Web of Life.