Gallery Les Bois has opened its inaugural exhibition, “Offline,” in London’s Chelsea neighborhood, running through July 22, 2025. The show explores digital saturation, online engagement pressures, and the environmental and human costs of the digital ecosystem. It features work by the artist duo Volcan, including their “Offline Series” (shown at the 60th Venice Biennale) and “Roadworks Series,” alongside contributions from Steve Foster, Oliver Tanay, Miranda Carter, and Jasmine Pradissitto. The gallery, founded by Claire-Julia Hill in 2024, aims to integrate sustainability with contemporary art.
The exhibition matters because it establishes Gallery Les Bois as a new model for environmentally responsible art dealing, demonstrating that ecological commitment and artistic excellence can reinforce each other. By highlighting Volcan’s poignant refugee portraits and upcycled urban materials, “Offline” connects pressing social and environmental issues to the digital age, offering a timely critique of technology’s costs while showcasing emerging practices that prioritize sustainability.