TOUCH 10 EXHIBITION
COLLECTING EVIDENCE
In 1938, the British surrealist artist and curator Sir Roland Penrose undertook a historic mission: he brought Pablo Picasso’s masterpiece, Guernica, on a touring exhibition across the United Kingdom. Originally created to expose the horrors of the Spanish Civil War, the painting became a universal rallying cry against the rise of fascism. Penrose recognized that art could not remain stagnant inside a single studio if it was to change minds; it needed to travel, meet the public, and serve as a living testament against violence and tyranny.
Mirroring the grassroots impact of Penrose’s historic tour, Touch 10 relies on the active participation of the public. Every visitor who stands against hate is invited to physically engage with the installation. By leaving a mark with their own hand upon the work, each participant signs a visual, collective statement. Over time, the canvas of Touch 10 will transform into a living anti hate archive, covered with unique sweat and touch imprints of individuals.