Among the Trees: 38 Artists Explore the Cultural and Ecological Significance of Trees at Hayward Gallery
From March 4 to May 17, 2020, the Hayward Gallery in London will present 'Among the Trees,' an exhibition showcasing the work of 38 international artists who explore the significance of trees as both cultural icons and living entities. This event aligns with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and highlights the urgent issue of global forest destruction. The diverse artworks include immersive video installations, large-scale paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs. Notable contributors are Robert Adams, Eija-Liisa Ahtila, Tacita Dean, and many others. The exhibition is organized into three themes: tree morphology and habitat, human influence and industry, and connections to deep time. Hayward Gallery director Ralph Rugoff emphasized the exhibition's role in fostering awareness of trees' vital importance. The Hayward Gallery is part of the UK's largest arts center, the Southbank Centre.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Among the Trees' runs from March 4 to May 17, 2020 at Hayward Gallery, London.
- Features 38 international artists including Robert Adams, Eija-Liisa Ahtila, Tacita Dean, Peter Doig, Jimmie Durham, Shi Guowei, Hugh Hayden, William Kentridge, Toba Khedoori, Myoung Ho Lee, Zoe Leonard, Robert Longo, Sally Mann, Steve McQueen, George Shaw, Robert Smithson, Jennifer Steinkamp, Thomas Struth, Pascale Marthine Tayou, Jeff Wall, Luisa Lambri, and Giuseppe Penone.
- Coincides with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
- Exhibition is organized in three sections: tree morphology and habitat, human impact and industry, and time.
- Hayward Gallery is part of the Southbank Centre, the largest arts center in the UK.
- Director Ralph Rugoff comments on the essential roles of trees and forests.
- Works include video installations, sculptures, paintings, drawings, and photographs.
- Addresses global deforestation and environmental crises.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Adams
- Eija-Liisa Ahtila
- Tacita Dean
- Peter Doig
- Jimmie Durham
- Shi Guowei
- Hugh Hayden
- William Kentridge
- Toba Khedoori
- Myoung Ho Lee
- Zoe Leonard
- Robert Longo
- Sally Mann
- Steve McQueen
- George Shaw
- Robert Smithson
- Jennifer Steinkamp
- Thomas Struth
- Pascale Marthine Tayou
- Jeff Wall
- Luisa Lambri
- Giuseppe Penone
- Ralph Rugoff
Institutions
- Hayward Gallery
- Southbank Centre
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom