This season, London’s contemporary art scene seems obsessed with the theme of memory. I’ve noticed it in several recent shows—each gallery weaving personal narratives into their installations. A highlight is the newly opened display at the Whitechapel Gallery, where a Belgian artist has transformed fragments of her grandmother’s home into a dreamy, tactile environment. It’s a perfect example of how modern art encourages us to question what we carry forward and what we choose to leave behind.

I’ve just returned from a superbly curated exhibition at the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, featuring a series of installations that challenge traditional perspectives on digital media. The artists—primarily emerging creators from across Northern Europe—explore the intersection of technology, identity, and public space. I was particularly drawn to a sound-based installation that altered your perception of movement in the gallery. Next week, I’ll be sharing an interview with one of the curators who made these dialogues between contemporary life and art possible.

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Neel

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