What's On: January at the Whitechapel Gallery

What's On: January

Happy New Year!   Discover our brand new exhibitions and displays opening early 2017. On the blog: New exhibitions for the new year, including a major survey of Eduardo Paolozzi, a brand new commission by Assemble and a display of photography drawn from the National Museum of Women in the Arts.   Exhibitions & Displays Last chance to see Major Exhibition William Kentridge: Thick Time Until 15 Jan 2017 | From £11.95 Free with membership ☆☆☆☆☆ – The Guardian “A must-see show” – The Daily Telegraph Last opportunity to see William Kentridge's critically acclaimed exhibition, featuring six of his unforgettable immersive environments. More   Archive Guerrilla Girls: Is it even worse in Europe? Until 5 Mar 2017 | Free entry The Guerrilla Girls deploy their strategic combination of humour, information, bold graphics and subversive use of public space to explore diversity in European art organisations. More Commission Alicja Kwade: Medium Median Until 25 June 2017 | Free entry Berlin-based artist Alicja Kwade’s commission explores our relationship to space and time. Electronic star charts show our position in the universe alongside biomorphic bronzes reminiscent of Modernist sculpture. More Courses: New for 2017 One-day courses Inside the Gallery: How to Feb & Mar 2017 | £195 / £150 concs Would you like to learn how to curate an exhibition, promote your work through social media, or publish your own art publications? Broaden your knowledge and professional skills in the arts with a series of specialist day courses developed by the Whitechapel Gallery. See the full range of courses and book online now.   Event Film Essay Film Now Sat 21 Jan, 2–6pm | £12.50/£10.50 concs An afternoon dedicated to the art of the Essay Film, featuring the shortlist for the Arts Foundation Essay Film Award. Featuring a discussion with writer Sophie Mayer and screenings of work by the four shortlisted artists: Charlie Lyne, Marianna Simnett, Sam Stevens and Sarah Wood. Book Now News Announcing The Whitechapel Refectory We're delighted to launch a new cafe at the Whitechapel Gallery. The Whitechapel Refectory is brought to you by Luke Wilson and Cameron Emirali, the duo behind 8 Hoxton Square and 10 Greek Street. Drop-in and sample our new daytime menu, featuring a delicious, changing selection of salads, sandwiches and cakes, as well as hot dishes being prepared from the kitc