From 18 October to 24 January, Rialto6 presents Mutual Benefits, a solo exhibition by artist Diana Policarpo, curated by Sam Shiyi Qian.

In Mutual Benefits, an exhibition created specifically for the Rialto 6 space, Diana Policarpo delves into two enigmatic subjects—the human mind and fungi—investigating their intricate connections to language and the effects of excessive extraction and synthesis of medicinal resources within fragile ecosystems. This exploration unfolds in an immersive landscape where bodies—human, more-than-human, and their remnants—merge in a complex web of mutual interference. Central to this narrative is the eerie vitality of a carcass: Ophiocordyceps sinensis, a parasitic fungus that zombifies its host, turning ghost moth caterpillars into vessels for its own survival.