Chisenhale Open Weekend
September 2009:
Friday 18th 6pm-9pm.
Saturday 19th 1pm-6pm.
Sunday 20th 1pm-6pm.
Studios
During the Open Weekend, all of the artists will
open their studios. There will be guided tours at 2pm on Saturday and
Sunday afternoon when the artists will give short talks about their
work. The studios will also host talks by other East-end artists. John
Frankland, an internationally acclaimed local artist will give a talk
on Saturday at 4pm about Boulder, his ambitious public sculptures situated
in Mabley Green and Shoreditch Park. John will lead a walk to Mabley
Green after his talk. At 3pm on Sunday, Intoart, London based artist
collective that includes people who have a learning disability will
talk about their work. They will be resident one day a week in the Education
studio at Chisenhale Art Place from 2010.
Phyllida Barlow, renowned contemporary sculptor will give an informal
talk, at 4pm on Sunday in the Carl Plackman studio, about Carl’s
work and its influence on a generation of sculptors. This will be a
unique opportunity to experience Carl’s work in the space in which
it was created.
Chisenhale Gallery
Chisenhale Gallery’s ongoing exhibition
will be a major solo show by British artist Tariq Alvi. Working intuitively,
recycling and re-contextualizing found printed matter from newspapers
and magazine advertising, Alvi’s labour intensive works present
us with both disarmingly simple and complex aesthetic forms that reflect
upon contemporary society. For his exhibition at Chisenhale Gallery,
Alvi will create a site-specific installation exploring ideas of value
and exchange.
On Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 5pm the gallery will host a free Family
Day. The artist Sarah Doyle will lead a free drop-in art workshop inspired
by Tariq Alvi’s exhibition.
Chisenhale Dance Space
The Dance Space will screen a series of short
films on Friday evening in their communal space. The space is open for
business all weekend, with rehearsals and classes for children and professionals
running as usual, feel free to make your way up to the space for a cup
of tea and a chat about what dance activity is available in your area!
On Sunday afternoon from 2pm to 5pm the Dance Space will host a Family
Day. Resident dance tutors will offer free drop-in taster classes for
children aged 6-12 in a range of dance styles from classical to street
dance.
For press information on the Open Weekend please
contact Chisenhale Art Place on
email:programmes@chisenhale.co.uk
or tel. 020 8981 1916
Further information about
and direct contact links for each organisation can be found at:
www.chisenhale.co.uk
www.chisenhale.org.uk
www.chisenhaledancespace.co.uk
please email mail@chisenhale.co.uk
or phone 020 8981 1916.