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New Scientist recommends London's When Forms Come Alive exhibition

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By Eleanor Parsons

28 February 2024

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I really enjoyed When Forms Come Alive at the Hayward Gallery in London. Often inspired by nature, many of the sculptures felt full of life, like they could move or burst open at any time.

I was mesmerised by the tumbling forms of Shylight by DRIFT, a multidisciplinary team founded by Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta. It was reminiscent of opening flowers, falling blossom and frilly petticoats. Also entrancing was Tara Donovan’s silver spheres in Untitled (Mylar), hinting at out-of-control cell growth, while Ruth Asawa’s beautiful woven sculptures made me think of the hidden complexity of seed pods.

I also…

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