Exhibition
On 1-5 July 2024, we are holding a 10th anniversary art exhibition at the esteemed Royal Society of Arts. Reflections on Conflict brings together artwork entered into NSI’s international competition over the last decade.
As well as considerable talent, a broad range of themes are on display, including grief, hope and empathy.
Gallery Location & Opening Hours
The Vaults of The Royal Society of Arts
8 John Adam St, London, WC2N 6EZ
Monday, 1 July: Noon-9PM
Tuesday, 2 July: 8PM-11PM
Thursday, 4 July: 8AM-8PM+
Friday, 5 July: 8AM-8PM+
+Please check back for exact timings on 28th June!
Special Talks
Join the NSI team for an expanded look into the exhibition. Click the title to sign up.
Monday, 1 July - 18:00-19:30 - Exhibition tour for young adults (18-24 years old)
Thursday, 4 July - 13:00-14:00 - Why we need to listen to the next generation
Lady Lucy French OBE, Founder of NSI
For 270 years the Royal Society of Arts has harnessed the curiosity, creativity and courage of people to realise change: it is a great privilege to be showcasing the voices of children and young people from around the globe there as part of our Never Such Innocence (NSI) 10th Anniversary. For a decade, NSI has seen how children process conflict and envisage peace. Their art works are powerful and poignant. In a digital age, we are seeing talented poets, artists, writers and songwriters putting pen to paper. Children recording, deciphering and reflecting on war - a band of courageous war artists.
Andy Haldane, Chief Executive Officer, the Royal Society of Arts
The Royal Society of Art's theme for 2024 is 'courage'. What better way to explore this theme than through inspiring artwork on conflict by young people from around the world. We are proud to welcome charity Never Such Innocence to The Vaults to showcase the art of the children they work with. They have shown incredible courage in creating such thought-provoking and moving pieces which will help promote empathy at such an important time.
