Parrhesia is group exhibition showcasing works by current MA Painting students, selected by Marisa Bellani, founder of Roman Road. With the support of the Royal College of Art’s Painting Department and Roman Road, the exhibition will be held at the Hockney Gallery from 28 to 30 May 2025.
Parrhesia, a term rooted in classical rhetoric meaning “to speak freely”, brings together 15 emerging voices who reflect the radical openness and diverse perspectives shaping the future of contemporary painting. Participating artists include: Anoushka Khandwala, Bissy Riva, Damien Cifelli, Daniel Roibal, Demi Danka, Gena Milanesi, Ise Sharp, Jordan Rubio, Laura Dzelzyte, Mayi Takor, Matilde Roque, Mia Wilkinson, Molly van Amerongen, Nelson Hernandez and Tiyana Mitchell.
The exhibition explores how artists defend multiculturalism and carve space for themselves within an increasingly narrow global discourse shaped by algorithmic systems and dominant narratives.
The opening is on the 27 May 2025 from 5PM to 8PM.