IONE & MANN presented Hold Me Now, a group exhibition curated by Huma Kabakci with artists Shannon Bono, Yulia Iosilzon and Vanessa da Silva exploring the urgency of care-politics, healing and togetherness. In a post-Covid and capitalist world where carelessness reigns, and humanity is missing, we need embracing, touching and healing.

In the context of care and the need for collectivity, the “holding” in the exhibition title symbolised caring and nurturing relationships, and the urgency of physical touch and love is emphasised with “now”. The act of “holding” often implies a sense of vulnerability or dependence, highlighting interdependence and mutual vulnerability, emphasising the importance of care, compassion, and empathy in shaping socio-political relationships and policies.

Responding to the exhibition, the artists created visual narratives that highlight the experiences of those needing care and basic needs of a physical touch and affection.

Photo Credit: Matt Spour Courtesy of IONE & MANN