The Discontents: Part II | Curated by Zavier Ellis | Vestry St, London
Saturday, September 13, 2025 -- Saturday, October 18, 2025, 1200 - 1700
'The Discontents: Part II' assembles a group of artists whose practices extend beyond the boundaries of conventional studio production. These individuals are not only makers but also thinkers, writers, curators, critics, and institutional figures-a cohort of contemporary polymaths who actively challenge the separation between artistic creation and cultural discourse.
Following its first edition in 2018, this second iteration of The Discontents reflects a shift in focus, in some cases shaped by the artists’ experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. They are no longer simply art world protagonists who maintain a studio practice; making now constitutes the core, if not the entirety, of their output. Yet their histories of operating at the intersections of production, theory, and mediation remain evident, with polymathic methodologies that are fluid, diverse, and grounded in a complex ecology of thought.
Featuring Matthew Collings, Zavier Ellis, Sarah Kent and Sharon Leahy-Clark, Michael Petry, Max Presneill, David Risley, and Rebecca Scott, the exhibition does not seek to unify these diverse voices into a single narrative. Instead, it highlights interwoven concerns-identity, histories, and socio-political contexts-that resonate across their practices. Each artist navigates the complex interplay between the personal and the political, reflecting the multifaceted nature of contemporary cultural discourse.
The Private View on Friday 12 September 6-8pm will include a performance by Sarah Kent and Sharon Leahy-Clark, where they will create a collaborative work live.
The exhibition will take place at Vestry St, Floor 1, 6-8 Vestry St, London N1 7RE. Available to view Thursday-Saturday 12-5pm.
URLs:
Instagram: https://go.evvnt.com/3236749-2?pid=2874
Exhibitor: https://go.evvnt.com/3236749-3?pid=2874
Category: Arts | Visual Arts | Galleries / Art
Artists: Matthew Collings, Zavier Ellis, Sarah Kent and Sharon Leahy-Clark, Michael Petry, Max Presneill, David Risley, Rebecca Scott
Following its first edition in 2018, this second iteration of The Discontents reflects a shift in focus, in some cases shaped by the artists’ experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. They are no longer simply art world protagonists who maintain a studio practice; making now constitutes the core, if not the entirety, of their output. Yet their histories of operating at the intersections of production, theory, and mediation remain evident, with polymathic methodologies that are fluid, diverse, and grounded in a complex ecology of thought.
Featuring Matthew Collings, Zavier Ellis, Sarah Kent and Sharon Leahy-Clark, Michael Petry, Max Presneill, David Risley, and Rebecca Scott, the exhibition does not seek to unify these diverse voices into a single narrative. Instead, it highlights interwoven concerns-identity, histories, and socio-political contexts-that resonate across their practices. Each artist navigates the complex interplay between the personal and the political, reflecting the multifaceted nature of contemporary cultural discourse.
The Private View on Friday 12 September 6-8pm will include a performance by Sarah Kent and Sharon Leahy-Clark, where they will create a collaborative work live.
The exhibition will take place at Vestry St, Floor 1, 6-8 Vestry St, London N1 7RE. Available to view Thursday-Saturday 12-5pm.
URLs:
Instagram: https://go.evvnt.com/3236749-2?pid=2874
Exhibitor: https://go.evvnt.com/3236749-3?pid=2874
Category: Arts | Visual Arts | Galleries / Art
Artists: Matthew Collings, Zavier Ellis, Sarah Kent and Sharon Leahy-Clark, Michael Petry, Max Presneill, David Risley, Rebecca Scott
Starting Price Per Person
Free
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Where
Vestry St Floor 1
6-8 Vestry St
London N1 7RE
United Kingdom
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
6-8 Vestry St
London N1 7RE
United Kingdom
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
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