Symbiotic Epidermis

15 Great Cumberland Place, London W1H 7AS

PV: Thursday, 26th June, 6 – 9pm
Open: 27th June – 19th July 2025
Wednesday – Saturday, 12-6pm

A ground-breaking new exhibition, Symbiotic Epidermis, is set to open at HYPHA Studios Galley Marble Arch, inviting audiences to explore the complex relationship between human identity, technology, and the environment.

This project delves into core concepts of posthumanism philosophy, transhumanism, and new materialism, examining the skin as a dynamic interface where biological, technological, and environmental systems converge.

Symbiotic Epidermis moves beyond viewing the skin as a mere boundary. Instead, it positions it as a profound site of exchange and transformation, echoing posthumanism ideas of interconnectedness and transhumanist visions of bodily enhancement and evolution. The featured artworks vividly depict the skin merging with external organisms or technologies, subtly blurring the lines between the human and non-human, natural and artificial. Through these powerful artistic explorations, the exhibition prompts vital inquiry into the future of human identity in an increasingly hybrid world.

To foster deeper public engagement and understanding, Symbiotic Epidermis will extend beyond the gallery space with a dynamic series of public activities. These include talks by exhibiting artists and leading specialists, guided tours, and interactive workshops, transforming the exhibition into a vibrant learning laboratory. A particular focus will be placed on investigating critical themes such as haptic communication for inclusion and neurodiversity.

Adopting a “transversal research” approach, the project actively involves scientists, artists, and researchers in collaborative dialogue. The exhibition itself will serve as the central hub for this rich, interdisciplinary engagement.