HENI: Raging Planet, Newport Street Gallery
28 MARCH - 31 AUGUST
Running until 31 August 2025, Raging Planet at the acclaimed Newport Street Gallery is a compelling group exhibition that invites visitors to explore the complex relationship between artists and the natural world. Curated by Connor Hirst, this visually striking show spans three galleries and features works by an extraordinary lineup of contemporary artists, including Angela Bulloch, Roger Hiorns, Oliver Marsden, Hwang Samyong, Bosco Sodi, and Keith Tyson.
At the heart of Raging Planet is a thoughtful examination of how artists respond to, interpret, and engage with nature’s forces through diverse media such as painting, sculpture, and immersive installation. The exhibition highlights the dynamic power and unpredictability of the natural environment, presenting a rich tapestry of works that invite reflection on humanity’s place within the planet’s broader ecological systems.
The exhibition is presented alongside The Power and the Glory, a fascinating companion show that pairs rare scholars’ rocks — prized for their unique shapes and textures — with archival photography from the atomic age. Together, these exhibitions create a layered dialogue between natural phenomena, human history, and artistic interpretation, encouraging viewers to consider the intersections of environment, culture, and technology.
Raging Planet offers a rare opportunity to see works by some of the most innovative and influential contemporary artists working today. Angela Bulloch’s multimedia pieces play with light and technology to evoke natural forces, while Roger Hiorns’ installations often use transformative processes to explore decay and renewal. Oliver Marsden’s abstract sculptures bring raw materiality and form into conversation with nature’s textures, and Hwang Samyong’s work draws on cultural symbolism and organic motifs. Bosco Sodi’s vibrant, textured canvases convey the earth’s elemental energy, while Keith Tyson’s conceptual works blend science, philosophy, and nature in a uniquely poetic manner.
Situated within London’s vibrant Soho & West End cultural scene, Newport Street Gallery offers the perfect setting for this exhibition, combining cutting-edge contemporary art with a historic industrial architecture backdrop. Visitors can expect an immersive and thought-provoking experience that challenges conventional perceptions of nature and art alike.
Exhibition Details:
Dates: Until 31 August 2025
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 6pm
Location: Newport Street Gallery, Newport Street, London SE11 6AJ
Admission: Free Entry
Whether you are a longtime art enthusiast, a curious newcomer, or a design-conscious traveller exploring London’s rich cultural offerings, Raging Planet at Newport Street Gallery is a must-visit exhibition. It stands as a powerful testament to the ongoing conversation between contemporary art and the natural world, inviting audiences to experience the awe, complexity, and urgency of environmental themes through exceptional creative voices.
For more information and to plan your visit, head to newportstreetgallery.com.