Outrageous Exhibition! – Contemporary art group show at H’arts in Mind Gallery, Hatfield
On 17 April 2026, at 12:00 noon, H’arts in Mind Gallery in Hatfield presents “Outrageous Exhibition!”, a contemporary art group exhibition bringing together a wide selection of artists working across different styles, techniques, and visual approaches. The exhibition is part of the gallery’s ongoing program dedicated to showcasing contemporary art and supporting both emerging and established artists.
The show takes place within the gallery space in Hatfield and offers visitors the opportunity to explore a diverse range of artworks presented in a shared exhibition context. The selection includes paintings, mixed media works, and other visual practices that reflect the variety of contemporary artistic production today.
“Outrageous Exhibition!” is introduced with a clear curatorial statement: “don’t attend if I do not wish to be shocked”, accompanied by a content warning indicating that some works may include potentially disturbing themes. The exhibition encourages visitors to engage critically with the artworks while maintaining an open interpretation of the different artistic languages presented.
Among the participating artists is Mary Blindflowers, who presents a painting addressing the theme of femicide through a symbolic and expressive visual language. Her work is included within the group exhibition as part of a broader dialogue on contemporary social issues, identity, and representation. The piece contributes to the overall diversity of perspectives featured in the show.
The exhibition brings together a balanced combination of conventional and more conceptual artistic approaches, reflecting the current landscape of contemporary art. Each artist contributes individually to the collective experience of the exhibition, allowing for multiple interpretations and visual dialogues within the gallery space.
H’arts in Mind Gallery in Hatfield continues to support contemporary art through curated group exhibitions that aim to make art accessible to a wider audience. By hosting projects such as “Outrageous Exhibition!”, the gallery strengthens its role as a local cultural hub for artistic exchange, creativity, and public engagement.
The opening event will take place on 17 April 2026 at 12:00 noon, offering visitors the chance to attend the launch, view the artworks, and experience the exhibition in its initial presentation. Admission is free, making the event open and accessible to all members of the public.
This group exhibition forms part of the contemporary art calendar in Hatfield and contributes to the cultural programming of H’arts in Mind Gallery. It represents an opportunity for both artists and visitors to engage with current artistic practices in an open and shared environment.
Mary Blindflowers coined the artistic movement “Destructuralism”, whose ideas are expressed in the blog “Destructuralism and Beyond” and in the homonymous journal. She has participated in several art exhibitions and has published essays, poetry, novels, and theatrical works.
She was awarded first prize in drawing at the Henry Moore Foundation in 2019, and has exhibited at the Chelmsford Museum. She also participated in the Edinburgh Festival.
For “The Thinking Man” she has published: “Memorie straordinarie di un libro vivente”; “Un elefante in bottiglia”; “Doppio zero”; “Microstorie di uomini e animali”; “I gelsi neri”; “Mister Yod non può morire”; “La favola di Re Sbrizzio e Suor Caghetta”; “Cronache di Dailorg”; “Cristo era femmina”; “Genesys”; “Metilaranci”; “Il diavolo freddo”; “Il simbolismo di Pinocchio”; “Quando si andava scalzi”; “Goodbye Mister Cavendish!”; “Fetus”, etc.