Family events at the Whitechapel Gallery

Children & Families

Electronic Superhighway (2016-1966)   29 Jan – 15 May 2016 Book Now Explore Electronic Superhighway at the Whitechapel Gallery and learn about how computers and the internet shaped art and artists. The exhibition features large-scale multimedia installations and interactive, immersive works.  Free entry for children under 16. Find out more  'Electronic Superhighway isn’t overly techie and it doesn’t live or die by over-interaction [...] it’s held together by its exciting variety of work and fantastic storytelling.'   Blogger Phillipa Ellis' reviews the exhibition (with a toddler in tow).  Read the article

Events

Family Day Sat 12 Mar, 12-4pm Free, includes free exhibition entry Book Now Families go free! Come to our free family day inspired by the Whitechapel Gallery’s exhibitions.   Delve into the digital technology, art and ideas of Electronic Superhighway (2016-1966) with artist Chloe Cooper. Build props and make films which are live-streamed in the Gallery for everyone to see.   Inspired by Intellectual Barbarians: The Kibbo Kift Kindred, get crafty with artist Rebecca Davies and create outfits like the colourful costumes worn by the Kibbo Kift group.  Using locally sourced textiles, you'll learn pattern printing and appliqué techniques while listening to a soundtrack of rhythms and beats...dancing is encouraged! This event is suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking advised but drop-in welcome.

Take a journey into Electronic Superhighway and download our free sound trail  Explore the exhibition with a brand new sound-based Activity Trail by artist Jenny Moore.  Download the trail onto your smart phone or tablet or pick up an audio device at the Gallery to use during your trip. Available from Saturday 12 March.

Crib Notes Wed 13 Apr, 10am-12pm Tickets £11.50, includes refreshments Book Now Parents and carers with babies are invited on a tour of Electronic Superhighway with Whitechapel Gallery Curator Emily Butler. Afterwards, enjoy free refreshments and a chat. Suitable for parents and carers with infants under 3.

Love the Whitechapel Gallery? Become a Whitechapel Gallery member and get 50% off all events, unlimited access to paid exhibitions (including Electronic Superhighway (2016-1966) and other great discounts. Find out more

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