Sensing Earth & Being Nature 2026
Seasonal Arts Programme across Holland Park and Parliament Hill
Supported by the Daisy Green Collection
In 2026 the pilot programme at Holland Park with Justin Hibbs and the Daisy Green Collection is expanding into a seasonal public programme unfolding across two of London’s most significant landscapes: Holland Park in West London and Parliament Hill on Hampstead Heath.
We decided to programme exhibitions, artist and scholar led workshops, and open air summer dances into direct relationship with the living landscape. Treating the park as ancestral ground, a collaborator, and shared civic place.
Being Nature presents four exhibitions curated by Justin Hibbs.
Sensing Earth is a a nine artist and scholar-led workshops shaping dialogue, reflection, and direct engagement with the landscape.
Evening Summer Dance is led by Cesar of Pé Descalço London activate open ground as shared rhythm and creative encounter.
We are interested in how art can deepen our relationship with urban nature at a time of accelerating climate instability. Working across contrasting ecologies, from the enclosed gardens of Holland Park to the open skyline and grasslands of Parliament Hill, we invite participants to observe seasonal change, reflect on environmental responsibility, and experience the park as a living system and relation body.
Exhibitions | Being Nature
Four seasonal exhibitions curated by Justin Hibbs
Holland Park Exhibition Dates
Winter till 18 March 2026
Diana Taylor
Workshop 29 March
Spring 20 March to 18 June
Fabio Almieda, Ralph Anderson, Hermione Allsopp
Private View 22 March 6pm - 8pm
Summer 20 June to 18 September
Alan McFetridge
Private View
Autumn 20 September to 20 December
Marco Walker
Private View
Locations
Holland Park, West London
Artist and Scholar Run Workshops | Sensing Earth
Nine monthly gatherings shaped by invited artists and scholars.
Holland Park Workshops
12pm -2pm on the last Sunday of the Month
Mar 29 - Diana Taylor
Apr 26 - Daria Hlazatova
May 31 - Anna May
Jun 28 - Professor Kélina Gotman
Jul 26 - Yue Hu
Aug 30 - Dr Neelambari Phalkey
Sep 27 - Dr Dominique Savitri Bonarjee
Oct 25 - Adriana Pages
Nov 29 - Professor Kate Maclean
Contact
For press, partnerships, and enquiries:
alan@alan-mcfetridge.com
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Centre for Ecological Philosophy
Alan McFetridge
Archive
Through workshops, exhibitions, and public dances, I am building an evolving archive of seasonal observations and creative responses to London’s landscapes.
Visit and join a workshop
The residency is open to the public throughout the year at Holland Park Café, Ilchester Place, London W8 6LU.
Visitors are welcome to drop in, walk, journal, or simply observe.
Follow the Centre of Ecological Philosophy for updates on workshops and new works created in the park.
All images © Alan McFetridge