Friday 2 October 2015

Whitechapel Gallery - Art this Autumn with the family

This first UK survey of artist Emily Jacir focuses on her dialogue with Europe, Italy and the Mediterranean in particular. Known for her poignant works of art that are as poetic as they are political and biographical, Jacir explores histories of migration, resistance and exchange. More.
"Jacir's deft extrapolation of the issues of identity from the specifics of experience, like her renewal and extension of what might be called classic Conceptual Art, is enormously impressive."

Roberta Smith, New York Times


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Last Chance
Children's Commission:
The Name of Fear

Until 25 October | Free

Visit Brazilian artist Rivane Neuenschwander's new installation exploring childhood fears. Use our free activity trail (suitable for KS1-2) to create your own work of art.
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Children & Family Events
Family Workshop at Idea Store Whitechapel
24 October, 1-3pm

Children and their parents join artistAnia Bas to make work inspired by Emily Jacir: Europa. Take your work home or come and see it on show at the Gallery’s Family Day Saturday 31 October.
 
Saturday Drawing Workshops
Saturdays in October and November


Popular artist-led weekend drawing sessions for young people aged 10–15 years old. Students receive tuition from practicing artists, aiding the development of observational drawing skills and the creation of a portfolio of high-quality work.
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Family Day
31 October, 12 - 4pm

Artist Ania Bas delves into family histories, the origins of words and personal relationships to place through performance, writing and sound. I
nvestigate the exhibition and explore the building with a new Activity Trail, a fun way to investigate the artworks with your children, available at the Information desk.
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Crib Notes Tour
4 November, 10am-12pm

Join Assistant Curator Habda Rashid on a tour of Emily Jacir: Europa with your baby or toddler in tow. Enjoy refreshments and a chat afterwards. For parents and carers with infants under 5. Refreshments provided.
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