Two Temple Place presents 'The Weight of Being' exhibition exploring mental health through British art
Scheduled to launch in 2026 at Two Temple Place in London, the exhibition titled 'The Weight of Being,' curated by Angela Thomas, delves into individual mental health issues alongside broader human experiences. It showcases works by contemporary and 20th-century British artists, divided into five thematic sections: Sanctuary and Solitude, Human Vulnerability, Environment, Collective Struggles, and The Weight of the Everyday. This exhibition reinterprets mental health as a shared journey. Rohan Patel's artwork reflects identity influenced by imperial histories, while Johannah Churchill's portraits capture NHS workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mark Titchner's installations encourage introspection. Running until 19 April 2026, it collaborates with mental health organizations, inviting audiences to contemplate vulnerability and hope, following the 2025 exhibition 'Lives Less Ordinary.'
Key facts
- Exhibition 'The Weight of Being' opens in 2026 at Two Temple Place, London
- Curated by Angela Thomas, featuring contemporary and 20th century British artists
- Explores mental health as connecting thread across humanity through five thematic sections
- Includes Rohan Patel's series 'But Where Are You Really From?' examining identity and empire legacies
- Features Johannah Churchill's portraits of NHS workers during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns
- Includes Mark Titchner's outdoor installations with reflective signs asking probing questions
- Part of broader cultural program with mental health charities, schools, and museums
- Runs until 19 April 2026, building on 2025 exhibition 'Lives Less Ordinary'
Entities
Artists
- Rohan Patel
- Johannah Churchill
- Mark Titchner
- Angela Thomas
Institutions
- Two Temple Place
- Hartlepool Art Gallery
- Andy's Man Club
- NHS
- Bethlem Museum of the Mind
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Hartlepool
- England
- Gujarat
- India
- Southport