Second Lives showcases how an artist’s practice can emerge alongside or be enriched by alternative careers and creative pathways.

Curated by Paula Lent and Jane Neal, the inaugural exhibition brought together works by a selection of leading contemporary artists; Sophie Bayntun, Helen Beard, Jyll Bradley, Wesley Eberle, Maryam Eisler, Nicole Farhi, Davina Jackson, Kate Jackson, Lucille Lewin and David Rae.

In 2026, Second Lives are partnering with adult education leaders City Lit to present a series of talks on the topic of creative career reinvention culminating in a public exhibition at City Lit’s central London campus this November.

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