Whitechapel Gallery - Tours, talks and books signings at the Whitechapel Gallery this August

Exhibitions

Giulio Paolini: To Be or Not to Be  Until 14 SeptemberThis major exhibition by Italian artist Giulio             Paoliniimmerses us in elegant installations of canvases, windows, fragments of statuary and checkerboards – sometimes presented by 18th century footmen. Believing that every work of art embodies earlier traditions, Paolini pays tribute to artists such as Chardin, Lotto and Velazquez, with his own face, hands and eyes reappearing throughout the show. More The London Art Book Fair                            26 - 28 September  The Whitechapel Gallery's free fair celebrates the best of international contemporary art publishing over a whole weekend. Browse artists' books, rare art publications and catalogues from a range of over 90 independent publishers and enjoy a programme of talks, workshops and book signings. Join us for the preview on      Thursday 25 September, 6 - 9pm                  Opening times: Friday 26 September, 11am - 9pm Saturday 27 September, 11am - 6pm                 Sunday 28 September, 11am – 6pm More

Contemporary Art Society: Twixt Two Worlds Until 31 August Last chance to see this display which 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 UpritchardUntil 28 September Showing throughout the summer, Francis Upritchard’s strange creatures and delicate objects uses materials, form and textures inspired by classical sculpture and craft traditions from Brazil to her native New Zealand.  More

Talks and Events

Performance: Modes of Aberrant Research  Thursday 7 August, 7- 9pmAn evening of deviant                  anecdotes and radical       storytelling segues through archives, collections and institutions. Featuring performances and readings fromPatrick Coyle, SJ Fowler, Kreider + O'Leary and Holly Pester. More Tour: Chisato Minamimura on Giulio Paolini  Thursday 14 August, 7- 9pmA British Sign Language tour of the exhibition for deaf visitors, with audio interpretation. More Performance:             Contra-Diction:          Speech Against Itself           Thursday 28 August, 7- 9pmPresenting his latest research into the role of the voice in law, artistLawrence Abu Hamden explores the linguistics of Taqiyya, a legal exemption whereby an individual can deny his faith or commit otherwise illegal acts if at risk of persecution.  More

Dine Late nights at the Whitechapel Gallery       Café / Bar This summer the Café/ Bar is offering refreshing Mojito cocktails for just £5. Come and enjoy an after-work drink or late night bite to eat, ranging from light, fresh dishes to satisfying burgers.         Opening times: Tuesday & Wednesday: 10am – 6pm Thursday & Friday: 10am – 9.30pm (last orders) Saturday: 10.30am – 9.30pm (last orders) Sunday: 10.30am – 6pm More   Shop Limited Edition:            Giulio PaoliniDopo Tutto [After All], (2014) This work of art was created exclusively for the Whitechapel Gallery to accompanyGiulio Paolini's exhibition To Be or Not to Be.You can own it for £595 incl. VAT (£534.60 for members), to start or add to your own collection, while helping support the Gallery. More   Venue Hire Whitechapel Gallery Venue Hire Celebrate in style this December and treat your guests buy dining amongst artworks within Grade II listed Gallery spaces or pent-house studios. Working closely with the Gallery caterers, there are Christmas packages to suit everyone. Prices from £65+VAT per head. More

Lorenzo Vitturi: Dalston Anatomy The Photographers' Gallery, Until 19 October                  The first major UK exhibition of Italian artist Lorenzo Vitturi’s acclaimed body of work Dalston Anatomy, which centres around the community, economy and the very make-up of East London’s Ridley Road Market. Admission free.  More

The Great Gallery re-opens Wallace Collection, 19 September 2014 The Great Gallery has been described as “the greatest picture gallery in Europe.” On 19 September, following a two year refurbishment, it will reopen with a new hang, including some major works previously displayed elsewhere in the Collection. Admission free. More