Whitechapel Gallery - Cult film, early cinema and new shows at the Whitechapel Gallery this June

Exhibitions

Chris Marker: A Grin Without a Cat Final weeks Last chance to see this free exhibition of the cult French artist who changed cinema. Declining to be interviewed or photographed, Chris Marker is both an enigma and legend. His vivid film-essays have influenced art, experimental film and mainstream cinema: including everything from The Terminator to Twelve Monkeys. More Contemporary Art Society: Twixt Two Worlds Opens 10 June  This display maps the pivotal moment in cinema history when still photography evolved into moving images. Inspired by the Barnes brothers’ collection of early apparatus at the Royal Pavilion and Museums, Brighton and Hove, this shift is explored through magic lanterns, late 19th century slides and films by early pioneers alongside contemporary artists. More

Children’s Commission: Francis Upritchard Opens 10 June   A two-metre long papier-mache dinosaur, strange creatures and delicate objects are part of London-based artist Francis Upritchard’s new exhibition. Her experiments with materials, form and textures are inspired by classical sculpture and craft traditions from Brazil to her native New Zealand.   More Giulio Paolini: To Be or Not to Be  Coming soon Opening on 9 July, this new show by Italian artist Giulio Paolini immerses us in elegant installations rooted in art history. Believing that every work of art embodies earlier traditions, Paolini pays tribute to artists such as Chardin, Lotto and Velazquez, and his own face, hands and eyes reappear throughout the show. More

Talks and Events

Talk: Stephen Willats: In Conversation  Thursday 5 June, 7 - 9pm  Looking back at projects from the late 1970s, Stephen Willats is joined byAnn Gallagher, Tate Head of Collections (British Art), to discuss the continued relevance and impact of socially engaged art. More Special Event: The Voice and the Lens  Sunday 15 June, 12 - 6pm For the festival finale, an afternoon of films and performances by 20 artists, including work and performance byRobert Ashley, Bruce McLean, Laure Prouvost, Anri Sala, Imogen Stidworthy and Bill Viola, among many others. More Talk: Clémentine Deliss: Exhibition Histories Thursday 19 June 7 - 9pmCurator Clémentine Delissdiscusses the Whitechapel Gallery’s 1995 exhibition, Seven Stories About Modern Art in Africa, which aimed to provide a context for twentieth century African art through the personal accounts of artists and historians. More

Dine Breakfast at the Whitechapel Gallery Café/Bar The Café/Bar now serves breakfast from 10am. Try our delicious Whitechapel hash with Brogdale farm sausage, chorizo, back bacon, new potatoes and duck egg with a cup of Union roasted coffee and Sussex Wobblegate juices. More   Shop Limited Edition: Laure ProvoustTurner-Prize winning artist Laure Provoust has created two beautiful works and affordable works of art, starting from £230. Buy these limited edition works today to start or add to your own collection, while helping support the Whitechapel Gallery. More   Venue Hire Summer Spaces The bright and sunny creative studio is perfect for summer parties and inspiration at all day meetings. For more information or to arrange a visit: email hire@whitechapelgallery.org More

Royal Court Theatre presents Adler & Gibb by Tim Crouch  13 June - 5 July 2014 Exploring the life of two conceptual artists, this is a gripping new play about authenticity, legacy and misappropriation. More

M.F. Husain: Master of Modern Indian Painting  Victoria and Albert Museum Until 27 July  This exhibition showcases the final nine paintings by one of the most internationally renowned Indian artists of the 20th century, representing his vision of India’s history and culture. Admission free. More