OPENINGS & EVENTS [1405]

Hayward Gallery Room 2 Raqs Media Collective (Jeebesh Bagchi, Monica Narula and Shuddhabrata Sengupta) lead a three-day course of conversations and considerations on time and timeliness. The first day consists of two related lectures presented by the artists: On the Qualities of Time and Two or Three Things We Know About the Future. The second day involves a trip to the The Royal Observatory in Green...   [more]

To coincide with the exhibition Graphology conceived by Edwin Carels (curator, M HKA, Antwerp and researcher in the arts KASK/Hogent), Pierre Bismuth will give a presentation about his ongoing series of films on writing and show an unseen video variation of Following the left hand of Jacques Lacan. Peter Kubelka will discuss his work in the exhibition Films on paper 1958-60, made from typed cut outs and ex...   [more]

Hayward Gallery Room 2 Michael Landy leads a workshop on ideas and practices related to destruction with the assistance of long-time collaborator Clive Lissaman. Participants are asked to bring one object of personal significance, which is discussed in class before being destroyed. The remains of all these belongings are then used to create a collective sculpture which ultimately self-destructs...   [more]

Hayward Gallery Lecture Theatre Professor Richard Sennett joins artist Marjetica Potrč for a discussion exploring different versions of the future city and the possible role of the artist within these. Potrč discusses her major projects addressing the future city in locations around the world, including Caracas, Venezuela, Anyang, South Korea and a modernist neighbourhood redevelopment in Amsterdam. Th...   [more]

Study Day: The Noble Art of the Sword: Fashion and Fencing in Renaissance Europe 1520-1630 Saturday 16 June, 10.30am - 4.30pm The sword has been a symbol of power and status for thousands of years. In the 16th century it became an essential part of civilian dress as well. This study day will examine the complex story of swords in everyday life during the Renaissance, their role as weapons but also as...   [more]

Study the work of Christian Louboutin closely through observational drawing in this 60-minute tour and workshop. A design specialist guides you through the show and a drawing tutor then supports you in explorative sketching. Sketch books and materials provided. Please note there is no advance booking and places are limited.   [more]

Hayward Gallery Room 2 Michael Landy leads a workshop on ideas and practices related to destruction with the assistance of long-time collaborator Clive Lissaman. Participants are asked to bring one object of personal significance, which is discussed in class before being destroyed. The remains of all these belongings are then used to create a collective sculpture which ultimately self-destructs as...   [more]

The Press and Editorial Photography degree students at Falmouth University invite you to a panel discussion at Foto8.The panel will discuss the theme of Emering Photographers in Emerging Markets, identifying trends in commissioning for young photographers and looking towards a new model for the future. Panelists include (one guest panelist still to be confirmed): Olivier Laurent, news editor at th...   [more]