On Saturday 31st August, Tate Modern Lates launches a unique collaboration with award-winning rapper, singer and actor Little Simz, who will take over the gallery with a specially curated evening of music, conversations, workshops and more.
Not only will Simz be designing this exclusive night, but visitors will also have the chance to hear from the acclaimed artist herself, as she joins celebrated broadcaster Clara Amfo to discuss her inspirations, relationship with visual art and creativity in her much-loved hometown of London.
Little Simz said
I’m incredibly excited to be curating an evening at Tate Modern. It’s going to be really special. Being able to invite people from all different walks of life into the space to connect through art is powerful. I hope people feel inspired, uplifted and moved by the experience.
Each month, Tate Modern Lates offer visitors a free evening of art, music, film and more, where like-minded people can come together in the heart of London’s cultural landscape. For one night only, Little Simz will take the reins of August’s programme, with an exciting line-up that celebrates London’s creative talent as well as the culture, individuals and collectives who inspire her.
Little Simz’ renowned choreographer and movement director Kloé Dean will lead an exclusive dance workshop in the South Tank, encouraging everyone to get dancing. Visitors will be able to put their moves into action with the DJ sets that follow, all selected by Little Simz. Names such as Tash LC, Keyrah, NARX, Donch, Drybabe, Nunguja, ELLADHC and Laolu will soundtrack the night, playing tunes throughout the building, including the gallery’s iconic Turbine Hall. Visionary artist and stage designer Es Devlin will be speaking about what inspires her as part of the night’s Art Chats, alongside other leading creatives including novelist Caleb Azumah Nelson and renowned painter, skateboarder & artist Slawn. For those looking to create their own art, multidisciplinary artist and illustrator Fiona Quadri will lead a Zine workshop, while Jadore Nicholas of JK Cartoon Studios will guide visitors in a cartoon colouring session and writer Caroline Adeyemi will unlock inner reflections through poetry and prose.
TATE MODERN LATES, Saturday 31st August 2024, tate.org.uk
6PM-10PM Free. No ticket is required for admission to the Lates. Book to see the exhibitions YOKO ONO MUSIC OF THE MIND, Zanele Muholi, Expressionists: Kandinsky, Münter and The Blue Rider and Anthony McCall which will also be open late. Most events are drop-in, but the following require a free ticket which are available to book from the Tate website from 2PM on 31st August:
Swatch Social space supported by Swatch will be open throughout the night, where visitors can meet artist Elena Ooijman and take part in collective breathing and movement sessions.
Things to do on the night
Talk: Little Simz and Clara Amfo in Conversation Starr Cinema, Natalie Bell Building, Level 1 20.00–21.15 The curator herself, Little Simz, joins us for a conversation with broadcaster Clara Amfo. The conversation will commence with an exclusive screening. *Requires a free ticket, available to book online here from 14.00 on Friday 30 August
Workshop: Dance with Kloé Dean South Tank, Blavatnik Building, Level 0 18.00–19.00 Join a dance workshop from choreographer and Little Simz’s own Movement Director Kloé Dean, who uses movement as a way to communicate often unspoken feelings, experiences and stories. Suitable for all levels of experience, comfortable clothing recommended. *Requires a free ticket, available to book online here from 14.00 on Friday 30 August
Talks: Art Chats Blavatnik Building, Level 5 Artists, filmmakers, designers and writers give a quick but deep dive into their creative practice and journeys, hosted by Natalie Suliman-Richardson.
18.30–19.10 Martine Rose, Slawn and Teoni
19.30–20.10 Es Devlin, Jeremy Ngatho Cole and Tino Schaedler
20.30–21.10 Benedict Lombe, Caleb Azumah Nelson and Ntando Brown
All Art Chats will be BSL interpreted *Each talk requires a free ticket, available to book online here from 14.00 on Friday 30 August
Workshop: Zine Making with Fiona Quadri Blavatnik Building, Level 6 18.30–19.30 Artist Fiona Quadri guides you through her zine making practice. Hear about the artist’s inspirations and a short history of zine making while you create your own takeaway zine. *Requires a free ticket, available to book online here from 14.00 on Friday 30 August
Workshop: Mindful Movement with Ayanna Birch Blavatnik Building, Level 6 20.00–21.00 Connect with your intuitive senses and regain emotional and physical balance using the art of bodywork, hosted by Movement Director and Practitioner Ayanna Birch. Suitable for all levels of experience, comfortable clothing recommended.*Requires a free ticket, available to book online here from 14.00 on Friday 30 August
Drop-in
Music: DJ Sets Programmed by Little Simz
18.00–19.30 Tash LC
20.00–21.30 Keyrah
Music: DJ Sets Programmed by Little Simz South Tank, Blavatnik Building, Level 0
19.00–20.00 Narx
20.00–21.30 ELLADHC
Music and Drinks: DJ Sets Programmed by Little Simz Terrace Bar, Blavatnik Building Level 1
18.00–19.00 Drybabe
19.00–20.00 Nunguja
20.00–21.30 Marla
Music and Drinks: DJ Sets Programmed by Little Simz Corner Café, Natalie Bell Building, Level 1
18.00–19.00 Ken Styles
19.00–19.30 PÉJÚ
19.30–20.30 LAOLU
20.30–22.00 DIBS
Workshop: Reflections with Caroline Adeyemi Blavatnik Building, Level 4 18.00–21.30
Find your voice with writer Caroline Adeyemi who leads a guided writing workshop for you to express your inner reflections.
Digital Display: About the Curator Blavatnik Building, Level 4 18.00–21.30 Watch a series of short videos featuring Little Simz to uncover the artist’s journey.
Workshop: JK in Jadoodleland – Colour and Create with the JK Cartoon Studios Natalie Bell Building, Level 4 18.00–21.30 Join the artist JK in Jadoodleland and experience the therapeutic power of art in a world inspired by his signature characters, The Jadoodles. Colour, draw, explore facial expressions and create your own cartoon characters in an evening hosted by the JK Cartoon Studios.
Talks: 10 Minute Talks Various times, throughout the building Staff and volunteers from across Tate share their personal insights into works from the collection.
Social Space: Parachute Games After Dark at Swatch Social Tanks Studio, Blavatnik Building, Level 0 18.00–21.30 Find new connections with fellow visitors at Swatch Social. Join artist Elena Ooijman to decorate giant parachutes, take part in collective movement sessions and play games together.
