FOMUTATION #3: Francesca Gavin
- Date 02.10.2025
- Time 19:00 - 23:00
- Fee Am I entitled to a discount? € 12 p.p.
- Location FOMU
Francesca Gavin (b. 1975) is a curator, writer, and editor based in London. She is the editor-in-chief of EPOCH magazine, which bridges the gap between contemporary and historical art.
FOMUTATIONS is an experimental format of in depht talks by internationally renowned image makers. Four times a year, we welcome leading national and international speakers to the FOMU foyer. They dissect contemporary visual culture through their practice and offer insights into how they spark imagination within this complex landscape. These are not monologues, but visual presentations— questions are sparked, discussions catch fire. Thoughts will mutate. And perspectives will shift.
FOMUTATIONS is a collaboration between FOMU and creative agency Mutant™
© Francesca Gavin
© Francesca Gavin
© Francesca Gavin
© Francesca Gavin
© Francesca Gavin
PROGRAM
19:00 – Doors & Warm-up
Kickstart your evening: grab a canned drink, pick your snack, and find a spot.
The host & artist will set the vibe—relax, tune in, and let yourself be carried away.
19:45 – Tabs Open: The Artist’s Mind
Dive into the speaker’s mind with bold statements, questions, and visual mind trips.
20:30 – Mic Drop: Your Turn
Throw your question into the mix with the throwable mic.
21:00 - Drinks & Connect
Stick around, share your thoughts, and let the night wind down with background music.
Francesca Gavin
As an art editor, Francesca Gavin writes for Twin Magazine and Kaleidoscope. Her contributions regularly appear in publications such as Another Man, Vogue, Wallpaper , Elle, The Guardian, and Time Out. On NTS Radio, she hosts Rough Version monthly, exploring the relationship between contemporary art and music.
Gavin has authored ten books on visual culture, including Watch This Space (2017), 100 New Artists (2011), and Hell Bound: New Gothic Art (2008). She has curated international exhibitions such as The Art of Mushrooms (2022) at Fundação de Serralves (Porto) and Mushrooms (2020) at Somerset House, London. She was also co-curator of the Manifesta 11 biennial in Zurich (2016).
Her multifaceted career and deep engagement with the art community make her a highly influential voice in the contemporary art world.
For Whom?
For everyone working with images. For innovative creators, thinkers, and dreamers who seek insight into the layers of visual culture. FOMUTATIONS makes complex visual themes accessible and relevant, inviting you to focus, think differently, and join the conversation.
What to Expect?
Expect sharp, visually immersive debates in an informal, high-energy setting. The FOMU foyer mutates into a lively meeting space, where an informal setup and spontaneous atmosphere fuel interaction. Light, sound, and imagery enrich the experience, while a throwable mic ensures the audience is directly involved in the conversation.
