Nick Hemming-Brown & Thomas Hjelm: Rethinking the Gallery Model

Nick Hemming-Brown and Thomas Hjelm join Victoria Comstock-Kershaw for this episode of the brave podcast to discuss their collaborative practice and the thinking behind HBH Gallery. Working through a nomadic model, they reflect on building exhibitions outside of fixed spaces, using flexibility as a way to support emerging artists and experiment with new formats. From their first meeting to curating international group shows, the conversation traces how a shared approach to art and audience has shaped their partnership. They also discuss the limitations of the traditional white cube, the importance of narrative in exhibition-making, and how digital culture continues to reshape both the production and experience of art. Throughout, they emphasise a commitment to artist-led thinking, documentation, and creating exhibitions that feel both accessible and engaging.