WEEK: 1st – 7th June ’15
There are lots of art events happening in London; talks, workshops, tours, discussions and many many more! To help you with the choice Bhavani Esapathi from Art Map London has picked the events to visit.
Tuesday, 2nd
Artist Panel Discussion: South London
Exploring artists practice in relation to faith and place in the context of South London this fascinating panel discussion brings together diverse perspectives from the faith, local authority and arts community to address key. Focussing on artist’s practice that explores the rituals and religious practices of faith communities and the often industrial spaces they occupy; the panel will examine the transformative and enriching impact the arts and faith communities have on the urban terrain. Confirmed speakers include Michael Cleere; Community Involvement Officer Southwark Council, Chloe Dewe Mathews, Lincoln Serwanga; Pastor Liberty House, Dr. Andrew Rogers; Roehampton University).
Bosse & Baum Copeland ParkIndustrial Estate, 133 Copeland Road, Peckham, SE15 3SN from 6:30 – 8:30pm
Wednesday, 3rd
Dorine van Meel, Between the Dog and the Wolf, 2015
Dorine Van Meel in Conversation
Dorine van Meel is joined in conversation with writer, artist and independent film programmer Lucy Reynolds, to discuss her practice and solo exhibition, Between the Dog and the Wolf, at the South London Gallery, on view in the first floor galleries until Sunday 14 June 2015.
South London Gallery 65-67, Peckham Road, London, SE5 8UH from 6:00 – 8:00pm
Friday, 5th
Siobhan Davies Dance host an afternoon of film screenings that chart the changing landscape of Elephant & Castle. Featuring Vision Quest: A Ritual for Elephant & Castle by Marcus Coates – part documentary, part performance, part art, part archive – the film explores major transitions in the south London neighbourhood and Home Sweet Home (2012) by Enrica Colusso. Centred around the now derelict Heygate Estate, Home Sweet Home tells a complex but intimate story of urban and social transformation, and asks: what kind of society are we building?
Siobhan Davies Studios 85 St George’s RoadLondon SE1 6ER from 2:00 – 6:00pm
Saturday, 6th – Sunday, 7th
The world’s largest antique map fair will once again be held in the historic environs of the Royal Geographical Society on June 6th and 7th.
Over 40 leading map dealers will gather from across the globe bringing an unparalleled array of original antique maps, charts, town plans, atlases and globes. Thousands of maps covering all parts of the world and every era of map-making will be on display, from the 15th century to the present day, and ranging in price from £10 to hundreds of thousands; there’s something for everyone here, for the first time visitor as well as the seasoned collector. This is a unique opportunity to meet experts with an unparalleled depth of knowledge and breadth of material.
London Geographical Society Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR from 12:00 – 7:00pm
