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To gather together – to RALLY – is the imperative of community. In 2024, finding ways to connect and engage are perhaps more important than ever. Despite our ever-changing world and the rise of algorithmic technological innovations we continue to find ways to be together.

At RALLY, we’re all about connection – recognising how important shared spaces are in our communities is at the heart of this year’s visual art programme. Committed to creating a platform where the art of gathering serves as a catalyst for cultural growth, artistic innovation, and community solidarity in London, we have  invited a range of artists and independent organisations that embody the spirit of RALLY to contribute to this summer’s programme.

From community workshops, immersive art projects, and innovative displays of resistance, joy, and assembly, this year’s offering is an exciting display of the power of collective experiences and their impact on cultural, social, and artistic development.

With contributions from multidisciplinary artists Corbin Shaw and Connor Kawaii, a digital animation by DJ and artist Anu Ambasna, and a spoken word programme by DAYTIMERS presents Mefil, the programme delves into ideas around community, gathering and what it means to assemble together.

Goldsmiths, University of the Arts London, Camden Art Centre, New Contemporaries, Tate Collective x The Bosco Centre (TBC) and Southwark Park Galleries also present a variety of practitioners and projects. Keep reading to find out more about the RALLY 2024 visual arts offering.

Artists & Organisations

Anu Ambasna

Digital Animation: Inner Self

London-based DJ and visual artist Anu Ambasna will present a digital animation that delves into the personal journey of self-acceptance and its role in building community. The main character encounters a miniature version of themselves from a vending machine, symbolising their inner self. This discovery leads to a deeper understanding of self-acceptance and collective empathy. The animation, rich with subtitles and sound, underscores the theme that accepting oneself is fundamental to fostering connections with others.

Call Super

Paintings from ‘Tell Me I Didn’t Choose This' series

Visual artist, DJ and producer, Call Super presents a physical exhibition of paintings, exploring themes of space and materiality, inviting audiences to engage with the works in a tactile and immersive manner.

Camden Art Centre

Films by Rebecca Salvadori

Rebecca Salvadori presents a series of films that blend video art with documentary, exploring personal and collective archives. Her works, including "Messengers," "The Sun Has No Shadow," and "TRESOR TAPES," offer a multifaceted look at London's experimental music scene and the interplay between memory and club culture.

Connor Kawaii

Sculpture: Skateboard Totem Pole

Connor Kawaii's "Skateboard Totem Pole" is a free-standing sculpture inspired by his skateboarding roots. The piece features collage skateboards and mounted speakers, representing life's barriers and achievements. The subtle sound of skateparks playing from the speakers adds an immersive layer, emphasising the sense of community within skateboarding culture.

Corbin Shaw

Community Workshop: Co-creating a Flag

Sheffield born, London-based multidisciplinary artist Corbin Shaw, known for his exploration of masculinity through textiles, will lead a workshop to co-create a flag that will reflect the ethos and theme of RALLY 2024, and will be displayed at the festival. Participants will engage in a collaborative process, reflecting on their own identities and experiences while contributing to a collective artwork.

DAYTIMERS presents Mehfil

Spoken Word Performances

DAYTIMERS bring Mefil to RALLY 20245, hosting a series of spoken word performances, inviting poets and spoken word artists to explore themes of joy as resistance and the wider festival theme of assembly. The lineup includes talents like Slyraskal, Jay Mitra, and Amani Saeed. Break-out segments will feature speakers discussing geo-political issues, enriching the audience's experience.

@Disturbance

Outdoor Installation

@Disturbance will commission a new outdoor installation focusing on identity and queerness. This interdisciplinary residency program supports emerging LGBTQIA+ artists, providing them with the space and resources to create innovative and accessible queer performance art.

Goldsmiths, University of London

Katie Surridge, Sidney Westenknow, Sharmain Forde

Outdoor Sculpture & Film

Katie Surridge's outdoor sculpture features welded and forged steel with copper inlays, exploring themes of materiality and form. Sidney Westenknow's work, a lightweight installation that can be hung, complements this with its weatherproof design, adding a dynamic visual element to the outdoor space.

New Contemporaries

Co-commissioned film by Aaron Ratajczyk

New Contemporaries invite Aaron Ratajczyk to present a film piece exploring video, performance, text, and installation. His work, often showcased internationally, investigates the intersection of personal and collective experiences through a cinematic lens.

Southwark Park Galleries

Flags by Joy Labinjo and Paul Purgas

Joy Labinjo and Paul Purgas will create flags for Southwark Park Galleries, symbolizing the themes of community and assembly. These visual markers will contribute to the festival's vibrant and inclusive atmosphere.

Tate Collective

Interactive Archive: Intertwine

Artists Jasmine & Decarla will facilitate "Intertwine," an interactive project exploring communal memory and gathering. Collaborating with Tate Collective Producers and The Bosco Centre, they will create artefacts that embody the essence of collective human experiences, inviting audience participation and contribution, exploring communal memory and gathering. Collaborating with Tate Collective Producers and The Bosco Centre, they will create artefacts that embody the essence of collective human experiences, inviting audience participation and contribution.