We're thrilled to welcome leading voice for climate justice Suzanne Dhaliwal to Gallery for an evening of conversation and inspiration as part of our Generations: Lost Species Day 2019 programme. Suzanne will talk about her anti-oppression and diversity work in climate activism, and explore a range of topics around art and activism with a presentation […]
As part of the Generations programme for Lost Species Day 2019, we will be hosting a film screening and discussion event exploring the loss of forest cultures and livelihoods in Borneo. The series of films shown on the night will explore research by University of Brighton and CIFOR into issues related to care, gender and […]
Following last year's Solidarity event, we are happy to welcome Joshua Virasami back to along with Kieran Kirkwood of Wretched of the Earth for an evening of conversation. Wretched of the Earth is an activist coalition based in the United Kingdom, representing the interests of the Global South and people of colour in response to […]
Join us at gallery to find out about our various and exciting volunteer opportunities. We’re currently looking for volunteers for our gallery and barge – We need people to join our core team as ongoing medium to long-term part-time volunteers. This informal evening will be an opportunity to find out more about and talk to current volunteers about […]
On the last day of Cthuluscene, our first 2020 exhibition, we invite you to join us in the gallery where we’ll be hosting a conversation with artist David Blandy and co-director Persephone Pearl about Cthuluscene - the project and its themes. Listen to the audio recording of this talk. ABOUT THE ARTISTS David Blandy and […]
Join us in the gallery on 3 March for an evening of tarot and conversation with punk illustrator Cristy C. Road, creator of the paradigm-shifting Next World Tarot deck. Cristy will read and share images from the Next World Tarot deck and the accompanying NWT book, followed by a Q&A session. Featuring body outlaws, endangered […]
Extracting Us brings together reflections and creative work from thirteen artists-activists-researchers in relation to diverse extractive contexts, and responses from virtual visitors and participants over the past month. Through facilitated conversation with co-curators and artists, this event will begin to weave together the threads that connect the contributions, and consider some collective learnings and potential […]
The Vanishing Act is first 2020 online exhibition with an accompanying window display. We invite you to join us online where we’ll be hosting a conversation with artist Jaye Ho, with BSL interpretation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vbLEOWIA6Q This brilliant exhibition includes a series of portraits of war criminals and piles of skulls from genocide victims. The Vanishing […]
Join us online for an evening with scholar-activists Audra Mitchell, Sadiah Qureshi and Suzanne Dhaliwal discussing historic and ongoing connections between colonialism and extinctions, exploring assumptions embedded in much mainstream environmental campaigning, and celebrating intersectional environmental work. Watch a recording of this event here (click the CC button on the menu bar for subtitles). Lost […]
From the mundane to the epic: discover some of the diverse possibilities of what a ritual for the Anthropocene might be. This event aims to inspire and give confidence to participants to hold their own ceremonies, as well as to explore some of the tensions in the term. The event will take place in two […]
Artist Hili Greenfeld offers insights into her practice, a project with that never happened due to Covid-19 and the online exhibition MaGifa that she made instead. **Join the event using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89892190990** Gallery Manager, Lydia, first met Hili in 2012 when they both took part in an international artist residency, Tropical Lab at Lasalle College […]
Join us and some of the artists from our current exhibition Beyond Ruin for this online event exploring the themes behind the artists' work. **Join the event using this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85892656200** Co-director Amie Rai will chair a discussion drawing out the connections between the artists' practices and the questions their work raises in relation […]
Hili Greenfeld and invited speakers explore how they have adapted their artistic practices to some of the challenges Covid presents. Join event using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87687498230 Join Hili Greenfeld and invited speakers for this event exploring how as visual artists, with a variety of practices and based in different locations, they have adapted their work […]
Come to the UK launch of Um Outro Céu - mapping environmental conflicts in N.E. Brazil and showcasing new work by indigenous artists Join Um Outro Céu (meaning Another Sky in Portuguese) researchers and artists to learn about this project and website that document and celebrate the emergence of different forms of resistance, narratives, constructions […]
Join us for a talk and screening by artist-curator Susuana Amoah that delves into the question: What do white walls have to do with whiteness? Chromophobia and White Cube Galleries is a video-essay by Susuana that discusses the implications of white cube aesthetics in contemporary art galleries, specifically looking at the connections between chromophobia, the […]
An invitation to all who are curious: join kin'd & kin'd for more eco-poetry at kin’d & kin’d (Kay Syrad and Clare Whistler) return for their third Changing Everything Carefully series at . They say: 'We want to investigate and celebrate diverse views and thinking about ways of making eco-poetry, and we are proud to […]
Please join and CIWY for the online launch of The Puma Years, published by Little A. is delighted to host author Laura Coleman in conversation (via Zoom) with Tania ‘Nena’ […]
Join us for a talk by Dr Adam Elliott-Cooper on the arguments for police and prison abolition in the UK and how these connect to climate justice. Expect a presentation by Adam followed by an opportunity to ask questions. Tickets are free or by donation - select your preferred ticket option (free or donation) at […]
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