14 September 2026

📅 12 October – 8 November 2026 | Across Central London

This October, Hestia’s annual Art is Freedom exhibition returns to London, showcasing artwork and photography created by survivors of modern slavery.

This year’s exhibition theme is This is me – a theme chosen by survivor-artists.

The theme invites artists to explore who they are beyond their experiences of modern slavery. It challenges the label of “victim”, celebrates identity, and encourages audiences to see the person behind the statistics.

Together, the works demonstrate how creativity and joy can help survivors rebuild confidence, reclaim their identity and find hope after trauma.

Where to see Art is Freedom

• Marble Arch | 12 - 17 October

• London Bridge station | 12 - 25 October

• St. Pancras International | 12-25 October

• Trafalgar Square | 18-23 October

• Strand Aldwych | 24 October - 8 November

On Anti-Slavery Day (18 October), Art is Freedom survivor-artists will also ‘take over’ the iconic Piccadilly Lights screen for 10 minutes.

About Art is Freedom

Through a series of creative workshops, survivors have produced moving and thought-provoking pieces that reflect their journeys and perspectives.

Curated by survivors, partners and the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, the exhibition highlights the ongoing reality of modern slavery in the UK and the strength, resilience and creativity of those who have experienced it.

We need your help

By visiting Art is Freedom and talking about the exhibition, you’ll support survivor-artists and help raise awareness of the scale and impact of modern slavery – a crime too often hidden in plain sight.

Please help us reach more people by sharing the exhibition with your networks.

“I felt freedom, liberation and rebirth. Art is Freedom was a very joyful thing” – Survivor-artist

With thanks to

Ashurst Perkins Coie and We Soda for their incredible support of Art is Freedom.

Network Rail, London St. Pancras Highspeed, Westminster City Council for hosting the exhibition.

Create, EPIC Arts, Gawain Hewitt, and MN for delivering the creative workshops.

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