Refraction: Perspectives Across Time

May 2025

One-night art show exploring how creative expression transforms across generations and culture.

Refraction: Perspectives Across Time

Refraction: Perspectives Across Time brought together 13 incredible artists and spoken-word poets for a one-night art show, exploring how creative expression transforms across generations and cultures.

Curated by Sam Ikhuoria and hosted by The SHAPES UK with support from the Good Hotel, Latin Hands and ONP London, this immersive experience showcased a vibrant mix of painting, photography, digital art and spoken word, highlighting the richness of personal narratives and the power of perspectives from each artist’s unique lens.

Audiences engaged with work reflecting age, identity, memory and shared histories, creating a welcoming space where artists could freely express themselves.

Artists: Serena Marija, Roger Alarcón, Anna Alekseeva, Luis Lezama, Stephen Keane, Amanda Grosso, Priscilla Acquah-Arhin, Jenna Acheampong, Tina Mais, Sofia Storniolo, Sam Ikhuoria, Kristina Reshetova, Nino Paulino.

Spoken-word artists: Shivone Dominguez Blascikova, Jiten PATEL, Kareem B, Icy aka Enigma.

Photo Highlights

Photography Credits

Thank you to our photographers who captured the evening:

Paul (Good Hotel)

Roger Alarcón