Galleries and museums - what's on
This page lists current visual arts events, activities and exhibitions.
Annual Members’ Exhibition 2008
Selected by Michael Bracewell and Linder
Studio Voltaire’s annual open submission exhibition aims to showcase the strength and diversity of its membership, which currently comprises over 250 artists. The exhibition is open to entry to all artists, working in any medium, who are studio or external members of Studio Voltaire. Every year, the changing panel, made up of artists, writers and curators select artists’ work.
This years featuring artists: Richard Battersby, boyleANDshaw, Kim Coleman & Jenny Hogarth, Adam Christensen, Alex Frost, Jeremy Glogan, Candice Jacobs, Nigel Kingsbury, Elisabeth Lecourt, Duncan Marquiss, Alex Pearl, Natasha Rees, Charlie Tweed and George Young.
This year's exhibition includes the work of sixteen artists based throughout the United Kingdom. The panel has selected the most engaging work from this year's submissions to produce an accumulation of diverse artist approaches and contexts. Works include Jeremy Glogan's Bad Posture, a series of acrylic paintings on identical plastic carrier bags acquired unintentionally from a German airport; Alex Frost's over sized mosaic works of familiar products and logos, and Charlie Tweed's videos depicting a post-apocalyptic world of fear and survival.
Dates and times: 9 August – 7 September. Thursday – Sunday, 12–6pm
Preview: Friday 8 August, 6-9pm
Telephone: 020 7622 1294
Address: Studio Voltaire, 1a Nelsons Row, London, SW4 7JR
For more information visit: Studio Voltaire website
Roof of the World
Photographic exhibition that highlights the current issues the Tibetan people are facing in 2008, the year of the Beijing Olympic Games.
Address: Cafe Crypt, St Peter's, Liverpool Grove London SE17 2HH
Dates: 1 - 29 August.
For more information visit: Laura Watson's website
Curves and all. An Exhibition of Sculpture by Roland Lawar
Roland Lawar has a passion for abstraction, abstract realism and an enthusiasm for figurative sculpture. In this, his first UK show for 4 years, he will explore the curves and lines of the figurative form as well as the points and angles that are essential qualities in all sculptural forms.
The preview will provide a rare opportunity to meet this talented craftsman. It will be opened by Councilor Florence Nosegbe, Deputy Cabinet Member for Young People and Labour Councillor for Brixton Hill Ward. In addition there will be performances by singer, Shamina Njie and comedienne, LB. Refreshments will be provided.
Address: Diverse Gallery 62 Atlantic Road London, SW9 8PY
Preview: 3 September, 7.30pm
Dates: 4 September – 17 September
Under Scan: An electronic arts project
You are invited to take part in the large-scale public art installation 'Under Scan' by artist Rafael Lozano Hemmer.
In this installation, hundreds of video-portraits will be projected onto the ground of Trafalgar Square. At first, the portraits will not be visible because Trafalgar square will be flooded by white light. As people walk around square, the shadows they cast on the floor will reveal the video-portraits that will turn to look at them.
The Tate would like to film a video portrait of you for display in Trafalgar Square in a preliminary event at Tate Modern.
The portraits are shot from above, as participants lie beneath a suspended camera. Each individual is free to represent themselves as they wish. After your portrait is taken you’ll receive a limited edition 'Under Scan' print as a gift.
To take part you will need to book a space, choosing the day and the hour you would like to take part.
Filming portraits: September 19-21.
Address: Auditorium Foyer, Level 2, Tate Modern, Bankside, London.
Reserve your free place: 020 7887 8888
Or book by visiting: Tate website using the calendar to search for the event and book your time slot.