JOURNEY OF THE MIND

without SHAPE without FORM
JOURNEY OF THE MIND

June 11—21, 2026

We live in challenging times. Constantly connected through digital media, yet often feeling isolated, many experience pressure, anxiety and uncertainty. The lasting impact of recent global crises, alongside concerns about climate change and social injustice, has intensified questions around mental wellbeing and collective responsibility. 

JOURNEY OF THE MIND, an exhibition by without SHAPE without FORM , draws directly on the writings of the Sikh teachers, which offer practical guidance and clear insight into the nature of the mind – how it wanders, what obstructs it, and how it can return to clarity. In Sikhi, the mind is both the source of suffering and the gateway to freedom. Through focused practice (Simran), selfless service (Seva) and the support of community (Sangat), Sikh philosophy offers a path toward inner steadiness and purposeful living.  

The exhibition explores these principles through contemporary figurative and abstract works by artists from diverse cultural backgrounds alongside short films. It reflects on the internal struggles we face – the pull of fear, ego and distraction – and proposes focused practice, community and selfless service as foundations for clarity and peace. 

To date, JOURNEY OF THE MIND has toured five UK cities and was most recently shown at the Queens Museum in New York, marking its first presentation in North America. 

This exhibition is FREE and OPEN TO ALL.

JOURNEY OF THE MIND is presented in partnership with Contemporary Calgary.