Tender Vessels

Curated by Hannah Wallis Hypha x Eastern City Studios, 130 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 5LY PV: Tuesday, 13th October 2026, 6 – 9pm Open: 14th October – 28th November 2026, Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 7pm (closed from 2.15 – 3pm) Artists Futures Fund’s annual showcase, curated by Hannah Wallis, artist, curator and chair for Artists Now. Tender Vessels celebrates the 2025 – 26 Breakthrough Artist Fellows with an exhibition presenting new bodies of work from some of the UK’s most exciting emerging artists. Spotlighting a new generation of voices shaping the cultural landscape, each artist brings a distinctive body of work to the exhibition whilst highlighting a series of commonalties between them, of autonomy, both embodied and geographical, fragmentation, discomfort, tactility, and transformation; drawing out reflections of imbalance, absurdity and the vulnerability of memory. “At a time when emerging artists urgently need space, time and meaningful opportunities to be seen, Tender Vessels demonstrates what can be achieved through sustained, direct support for artists and meaningful partnership. We are incredibly proud to bring the work of eight exceptional artists to the heart of London during Frieze week, creating a platform for their distinctive practices, ideas and voices to reach new audiences.”- Olivia Mason, Director of Artists Futures Fund About Artists Futures Fund Founded in 1810 under Royal Charter, Artists Futures Fund (registered charity no. 270585) supports talented emerging visual artists whose creative development is limited by significant socio-economic, mental or physical health barriers. Through its Breakthrough Artist Fellowship, the charity provides sustained, direct support at a pivotal stage in an artist’s practice. Fellows receive an unrestricted stipend, dedicated studio space, mentoring, professional development and opportunities to exhibit and build new networks. The programme is delivered in strategic partnership with higher and further education institutions across England and Wales. Read more Toggle Film / Video Drawing Architecture Mixed media Photography Multi-disciplinary Digital Installation Painting Crafts Performance / Live Art Sculpture Audio / Sound Design / Fashion Prints