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198 Contemporary Arts & Learning

Wed-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm. Mon, Tue by appointment.

198 Railton Road, London SE24 0JT

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+44 20 7978 8309
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198.org.uk

TOOLs – Artist Lecture: Icyyy Grip

Apr 11, 4.30-5.30pm
Kialy Tihngang, Icyyy Grip — Artist Lecture at 198 Contemporary Arts & Learning

TOOLs – Performance: Instruments of Power

Apr 12
Join us for a live performance of Instruments of Power (IOP) by Ella Wanendeya as part of the closing programme for TOOLs.

Autograph

Wed 11am-6pm, Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 12.30-6pm

Rivington Place, London EC2A 3BA

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020 7749 1240
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autograph.org.uk

Activating the Archive: A Workshop on Preserving Community History

May 23, 1-4pm
How can archives serve as a powerful tool for preserving community history?

Online Talk: Expression in the Absence of Dialogue

May 6, 1-4pm
How can creative practice honour lived experience and build spaces where multiple forms of expression are not only welcomed, but valued?

What Memory Looks and Sounds Like: Photography Workshop

Apr 19, 1-4pm
Explore photography through sight, sound and memory with artists Nhu Xuan Hua and Cường Minh Bá Phạm

Opening Night - Nhu Xuan Hua: Of Walking on Fire

Apr 15, 6-8pm
Celebrate the launch of Autograph's new solo exhibition by Nhu Xuan Hua - asking what is communicated, or withheld, across generations

Bobinska Brownlee New River

Thu-Sat 2-6pm and by appointment

38 Tower Court, Islington, London N1 2US

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07866 063663
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bbnrgallery.com

Curator Tour & Music in the Gallery

Mar 29, 4-6pm
Please join us on Sunday 29th March 4-6pm for a curator's tour with Alexander Harding and a performance on viola da gamba by Ibrahim Aziz in the gallery All welcome

Richard Ducker in conversation

May 30, 4-6pm
Richard Ducker in conversation about his solo exhibition Yearbook, all welcome

Frith Street Gallery

Tue-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm

17-18 Golden Square, London W1F 9JJ

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020 7494 1550
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frithstreetgallery.com

In Conversation: John Riddy and Martin Caiger-Smith

May 14, 6.30-7.30pm
Coinciding with Photo London 2026, the artist will be in conversation with Professor and Curator, Martin Caiger-Smith.

Fiona Tan - Film Screening

Mar 28

Hauser & Wirth London

Tue-Sat 10am-6pm

23 Savile Row, London W1S 2ET

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020 7287 2300
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hauserwirth.com

Reading Salon: ‘In the Studio: Takesada Matsutani’

Apr 16, 6-8pm
A reading salon to mark the launch of ‘Takesada Matsutani: In the Studio’ at Hauser & Wirth London

Henry Moore Institute

Tue-Sun 10am-5pm

74 The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AH

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0113 246 7467
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henry-moore.org/henry-moore-institute

Collin Van Uchelen in conversation with Beyond the Visual curators

Apr 15, 6-7.15pm
Join artist Collin Van Uchelen in conversation with the curators of Beyond the Visual to learn more about his practice and his tactile ‘firework’ sculptures, some of which are in the exhibition.

Dr Patrick Eyres: The Lost Landscapes of Ian Hamilton Finlay, and Others

Apr 1, 6-7pm
Dr Patrick Eyres will discuss the range of lost landscapes retrieved by the artist-illustrated New Arcadian Journal.

National Portrait Gallery

Mon-Thu 10.30am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10.30am-9pm, Sun 10.30am-6pm

St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE

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+44 20 7306 0055

npg.org.uk

Tracey Emin in conversation with David Dawson

Opens today
Mar 27, 7-8pm
Join contemporary artist Tracey Emin and David Dawson, Lucian Freud’s assistant and friend, as they discuss the enduring legacy of Freud’s work and his continued influence on contemporary art.

Evening lecture: Catherine Opie in context

May 1, 7-8pm
Coinciding with our exhibition Catherine Opie: To Be Seen, join photographic historian Flora Dunster for a context lecture exploring queer representation in photography.

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Tue-Sat 10am-4pm

Newlyn Art Gallery, New Road, Newlyn TR18 5PZ

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01736 363715
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newlynartgallery.co.uk

WALKING A CAPPELLA: A DIVE INTO SEAWEED!

Apr 10 – Apr 11
Inspired by Abigail Reynolds’ major exhibition Walking A Cappella, this two-day celebration invites you to explore the hidden histories, rich ecologies, and surprising cultural stories of seaweed.

Nottingham Contemporary

Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm

Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB

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0115 948 9750
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nottinghamcontemporary.org

1525: Calligraphy - Tracing cultures and finding flow

Apr 12 – Jun 14
Join artist Feng-Ru Lee (Milee) to explore the art of calligraphy as a bridge between cultures.

Poetical Science Event: Activating Poetical Science: Mysticism, Tech & Future Poesis

May 3, 10am-4pm
This event functions as a micro-residency and the opening activation of a curatorial research project grounded in Ada Lovelace’s integrated approach – a “Poetical Science”.

Early Years Sensory Workshops: We Are Wonderlings!

Apr 27, 10am-2.30pm
Join our experienced Play & Learn Facilitators and book your place on our We are Wonderlings workshop.

Easter Holiday Family Activities

Mar 31 – Apr 9
The Easter Holidays are just around the corner and we can’t wait to see you at our Family Activities!

https://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/whats-on/easter-holiday-family-send-activities-1/

Apr 1 – Apr 8
We are running SEND Sessions on Wednesday afternoons, 1pm-3pm, as part of our Easter Holiday Family Activities.

rarescale: Sound, enshrining

Apr 26, 1.30-4pm
Rarescale is back for a our Spring Season!

Two Lenses on Beirut: Screening of A Letter from Beirut, dir. Jocelyne Saab

Apr 30, 6-7pm
Join us for a screening of A Letter from Beirut directed by Jocelyne Saab, followed by a conversation with Olivia Melkonian as part of Two Lenses on Beirut: a film programme curated by Emma Bouraba.

Ritual and Remembrance Workshop with Winter Síofra Beaumont

Apr 15, 1-2pm
In this Ritual and Remembrance Workshop, Winter Síofra Beaumont will invite attendees to reimagine social rites of remembrance.

Wednesday Walkthrough with Reuben Hutchinson-Wong

Apr 29, 1-2pm
Join ancient historian Reuben Hutchinson-Wong for a walkthrough of Cemetery of Martyrs.

Food & Home Fair

Apr 17 – Apr 19
We are excited return for a second year of the Food and Home Fair at Contemporary this Spring.

BSL Exhibition Tour of Dala Nasser: Cemetery of Martyrs with Zoe Milner

Apr 8, 1-2pm

Artist Talk: Dala Nasser

May 2, 1-2.30pm
We are thrilled to be presenting Cemetery of Martyrs the first solo exhibition in a major cultural institution in the UK by Dala Nasser.

Shtager Outdoor

Mon-Tue 10am-6pm, Wed 6-9pm, Thu-Sun 10am-6pm

Studio 2, Handbag Factory ASC, 3 Loughborough St, London SE11 5RB

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shtager.com

In conversation with Annie Trevorah moderated by Denis Maksimov

Apr 7, 6.30-8pm

Spike Island

Wed-Sun 12-5pm

133 Cumberland Road, Bristol BS1 6UX

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0117 929 2266
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spikeisland.org.uk

Phillip Lai: 'RAIN / RUIN'

Until May 10
Spike Island presents a major solo exhibition of new work by Phillip Lai, bringing together a body of sculptural commissions that continue the artist’s exploration of the material world around us.

Olukemi Lijadu: 'Feedback'

Until May 10
Spike Island presents 'Feedback', the largest solo exhibition by Nigerian-British artist, filmmaker and DJ Olukemi Lijadu.

Stanley Picker Gallery

Tue-Sat 11am-5pm

Kingston School of Art, Kingston University, Grange Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ

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020 8417 4074
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stanleypickergallery.org

Release: A Stanley Picker Gallery Late

Opens today
Mar 27 – Mar 28
Friday 27th March 6-8pm An evening of live sound performances, music and celebration Free Drinks, All Welcome! Saturday 28th March 12-4pm Drop-in

Release: A Stanley Picker Gallery Late and Family Drop In

Opens today
Mar 27 – Mar 28
An evening of live sound performances, collaborations and resonant experiments, Release opens up the gallery after hours in celebration of Attack Decay Sustain Release

TACO!

Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

2 Cygnet Square, Thamesmead, London SE2 9FA

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taco.org.uk

Her-Modulo II: Duets

Apr 17, 7.30-9.30pm
An evening of informal performances and workings-out at the interface between body and device

TACO! Artist Research Library

Until Aug 9
A publicly-available resource, with books, research materials and resources to support artists. We welcome anyone interested in books and reading for pleasure, research and connection with others

Thames-Side Studios Gallery

Thu-Sun 12-5pm

Thames-Side Studios, Harrington Way, Warspite Road, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London SE18 5NR

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020 8301 8844
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thames-sidestudios.co.uk

Open Studios 2026

Jun 6 – Jun 7

The Bluecoat

Tue-Sun 11am-5pm

School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX

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0151 702 5324
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thebluecoat.org.uk

Still Life Drawing & Screen Printing

Jun 13, 11am-5pm
Spend time drawing your own botanical still life and turn it into an original screen printed piece of art.

Talking Culture: Public Discussion Group

Apr 16, 5.30-7.30pm
Talking Culture is a series of friendly discussions where curious people can come together to think, talk, and explore today’s major issues.

Introduction to Copper Sulphate Etching

Apr 4, 11am-5pm
Learn the basics of etching, one of the oldest & most unique printmaking processes, at the historical Bluecoat Print Studios.

Kitchen lithography

Apr 18, 11am-5pm
Learn the chemical processes involved in lithography, produce your own hand-drawn plates and print a small edition of lithographs.

COMMS FAIL by Roy Claire Potter

May 2, 1-2pm
Join artist Roy Claire Potter for a new live performance, reflecting on solar weather, radio waves, communications failure and remote connection.

Introduction to UV Screen Printing

May 9, 11am-5pm
During this one day course you will learn the basics of screen printing, including learning about the materials used and processes involved in creating a UV exposed screen.

Introduction to Woodcut Printing

Jun 6, 11am-5pm
This one day session will teach you the basics of woodcut printing, a relief printing technique which utilises the unique texture of the wood grain to produce beautiful prints.

Release the Archive

May 19, 5.30-7.30pm
Reflecting on four decades as an artist, Nina Edge is joined by art historian and curator Alice Correia and the Bluecoat’s Bryan Biggs to discuss her long engagement with the arts centre.

Print for Beginners

May 9 – May 10
This weekend course is a perfect taster session into 3 areas of printmaking; Planographic, Relief and Intaglio printmaking.

Creative Bookbinding Techniques

Apr 25, 11am-5pm
Create a set of beautiful handmade sketchbooks using a selection of creative, beginner friendly bookbinding techniques.

Spring Botanical Cyanotype

May 16, 11am-5pm
Learn the intriguing process of Cyanotype Printing this Spring using our beautiful Bluecoat garden as a source of inspiration.

Vivienne Roberts Projects

Tue-Fri 11am-5pm and by appointment

The Bindery, 53 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8HN

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+44 7971 172715
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viviennerobertsprojects.com

ENTRE CHIEN ET LOUP

Apr 14, 6.15-8.30pm
Artists Diane Howse, Andrew Hewish, Jonathan Schofield, will discuss the subject of liminality in art and consciousness - the between state of mind during transition and change.