Al Hopwood explores themes of memory, identity, and perception at the intersection of art, psychology, and storytelling. Using multidisciplinary approaches, he creates exhibition, digital, performance, and moving image works that invite audiences to reflect on the construction of personal and collective narratives.
Al Hopwood initiated and curated (with Honor Beddard) the landmark exhibition Smoke and Mirrors: The Psychology of Magic at Wellcome Collection in 2019. The exhibition explored the psychology of magic through a collection of artefacts gathered from the history of magic, spiritualism and psychology. More
Al Hopwood created the False Memory Archive during a residency at the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths in 2011. It has since grown into an ongoing international touring exhibition, a scientific paper, a book, a music project and conference series. Works include a series of collaborations with cognitive psychologists and a collection of 'non-believed' memories submitted by the public. Visit the False Memory Archive website.
