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Oasis LIVE '25 World Tour | Edinburgh
MOOMIN 80: MOOMIN ABC | Museum Of Gloucester
As part of the Moomin 80 programme in Gloucester, we invite you and your family into a magical world inspired by Moomins this Spring and Summer. Settle down for an hour to explore a whole world of emotions with your family and immerse yourself in the adventures of Moominmamma, Sniff, Stinky, Little My, Hodgkins, Snufkin and Snorkmaiden!
Yoshitomo Nara | Hayward Gallery
Featuring more than 150 works in drawing, printmaking, painting, sculpture, installation and ceramics, this comprehensive exhibition offers audiences the opportunity to immerse themselves in Nara’s personal and creative worlds. Celebrated across the globe for his powerful portraits with eyes that gaze back at the viewer, and his drawings that engage with daily experiences, Nara is also known for his wood, fibreglass and ceramic sculptures as well as his installations of little houses. Nara’s work explores themes of resistance, rebellion, isolation, freedom and spirituality. This thematic exhibition reveals enduring influences on the artist’s work, particularly nature and its mythology, the peace movement, the significance of home, and his interest in punk and rock music and popular culture. Born in 1959 in Japan’s Aomori prefecture, Yoshitomo Nara completed the Master of Fine Arts programme at the Aichi University of the Arts in 1987. Nara subsequently moved to Germany in 1988 and began his enrolment at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. After residing in Cologne, he returned to Japan in 2000. He has exhibited in numerous museums and galleries in Europe, the United States, Japan, and Asia since the late 1990s.This is an expanded version of the touring exhibition from the Guggenheim, Bilbao, and Museum Frieder Burda, Baden-Baden, featuring additional work, including early sculptures and new paintings.
BBC Proms 2025 | London
The 2025 BBC Proms season brings together many of the world’s finest international artists and orchestras, featuring more than 40 outstanding ensembles from across the UK: a series of concerts that can only be experienced at the world’s greatest classical music festival.
The BBC’s own orchestras and choirs form the backbone of the Proms, making nearly 50 appearances throughout the season. The BBC Singersperform at 11 Proms, including the First and Last Nights, showcasing their broad range of repertoire.
Sakari Oramo conducts the First Night of the Proms, with tenor Caspar Singh, baritone Gerald Finley, violinist Lisa Batiashvili – including the world premiere of The Elements by Master of the King’s Music Errollyn Wallen, commissioned by the BBC. The Last Night of the Proms is conducted by Elim Chan and features trumpeter Alison Balsom and soprano Louise Alder, with two world premieres, by Camille Pépin and Rachel Portman: the latter being the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Original Score.
The BBC Proms makes its debut in both Bradford, as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, and Sunderland, bringing the festival to new audiences. The Proms also returns to Bristol and Gateshead for two three-day weekend residencies, and a special Prom in Belfast marks the centenary of Radio 4’s popular Shipping Forecast.
The season features a compelling line-up of international orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic, the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
Major soloists include pianists Yunchan Lim and Sir András Schiff, violinists Hilary Hahn and Janine Jansen and soprano Golda Schultz.
Nineteen world, European or UK premieres will be performed, including 10 works commissioned by the BBC, showcasing an extraordinary range of contemporary composition.
Sir Simon Rattle conducts the Chineke! Orchestra for the first time, in their tenth-anniversary year.
Anna Lapwood co-curates the first overnight Prom since 1983, featuring pianist and YouTube sensation Hayato Sumino, cellist Anastasia Kobekina, the Chapel Choir of Pembroke College, Cambridge and the boundary-crossing Norwegian ensemble Barokksolistene.
The Proms marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Shostakovich with eight of his works performed during the season, including Aurora Orchestra playing Symphony No. 5 entirely from memory. Other composer anniversaries include Luciano Berio, Pierre Boulez, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Arvo Pärt.
Legendary Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi makes his Proms debut, conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in his symphony inspired by the tragic events of Hiroshima: The End of the World.
Across the season there is a wealth of opera, including a collaboration between the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and the English National Opera for The Lady Macbeth of the Mtensk District by Shostakovich – only performed in its entirety once before at the Proms. Glyndebourne brings their new production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro to the festival, and Puccini’s Suor Angelica is performed by the London Symphony Orchestra with Chief Conductor, Sir Antonio Pappano.
Large-scale choral repertoire features throughout the season, from Ralph Vaughan Williams’s rarely performed oratorio Sancta Civitas on the First Night, to Striggio’s Mass in 40 Parts from Le Concert Spirituel. There is also a Proms debut from Peter Whelan and the Irish Baroque Orchestra and Chorus, with Handel’s Alexander’s Feast.
The Proms continues its tradition of collaborating with other BBC brands. In addition to the 100 Years of the Shipping Forecast Prom in Belfast with the Ulster Orchestra and Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, Claudia Winkleman hosts The Traitors Prom at the Royal Albert Hall, exploring themes of treachery and betrayal in classical music. Concerts for children include a new CBeebies Prom: A Magical Bedtime Story as well as the CBeebies Prom: Wildlife Jamboree in Gateshead.
The Proms continues to welcome non-classical artists, presenting their music in new orchestral settings – this year hosting the multi-Grammy winning musicians St. Vincent and Samara Joy. Trevor Nelson presents the Soul Revolution Prom and Anoushka Shankar makes a welcome return to the Proms with the world-premiere performance of her new album.
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QEI Annual Golf Tournament | Umstead Pines @ Willowhaven Golf & Swim Club
QEI Annual Golf Tournament Get ready to swing those clubs at the QEI Annual Golf Tournament! Join us at Umstead Pines @ Willowhaven Golf & Swim Club for a day of fun on the green. Whether you're a pro or a beginner, this event is perfect for golf enthusiasts of all levels. Show off your skills, enjoy some friendly competition, and soak up the beautiful surroundings. Don't miss the opportunity to support Quality Education Institute of Durham.
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Rock N Roll Circus 2025 - Olly Murs | Earlham Park
Super Lucha | Industry City
The highly anticipated Super Lucha event is scheduled to take place on August 24, 2025, at Industry City in Brooklyn, New York. Fans of professional wrestling can expect an electrifying night of thrilling matches and intense showdowns featuring top talent in the ring. The venue, located at 220 36th Street, offers a spacious and exciting setting for this adrenaline-pumping event. Tickets for Super Lucha range from $12.51 to $71.21, providing affordable options for all enthusiasts to witness the action live. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the excitement of Super Lucha in the heart of Brooklyn.
The Tower Remembers - 2025 Poppies commemorative display to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. | Tower of London
See a new special commemorative display of ceramic poppies installed at the heart of the Tower of London to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
The display will see nearly 30,000 of the original poppies, made for the 2014 installation, ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’, return to the Tower, marking the sacrifices made by so many during the Second World War.
The specially commissioned installation will resemble a ‘wound’ at the heart of the Tower, which was itself bombed during the Blitz. Poppies will pour across the lawn overlooked by the ancient White Tower, where the blood-red flowers will form a crater, with ripples flowing outwards.
Kathleen Ryan: Roman Meal | Gagosian
Gagosian presents Roman Meal, an exhibition of two new sculptures by Kathleen Ryan at 17–19 Davies Street, London. In this, her solo debut at the gallery, Ryan mines ideas of utility and excess, luxury and repulsion, pondering culture’s inherent state of perpetual transformation while maintaining an appealing sense of the absurd.
Once Upon a Time in London | Saatchi Yates
Saatchi Yates presents a monumental summer exhibition, Once Upon a Time in London. The exhibition is a celebration of London, its artists and institutions, featuring commissioned works from contemporary artists as well as major loans drawing from the rich history, diversity and cultural scene of London. For decades, London has been a major artistic crossroad where artists have challenged conventions and redefined the artistic landscape.
《Anne Boleyn》The Musical | Hever Castle & Gardens
The world premiere of Anne Boleyn the Musical will debut at Hever Castle, Anne Boleyn’s childhood home, from 2-30 August 2025, it has been announced.
The musical will play in a specially constructed 1,800 seat outdoor auditorium in the grounds of the Kent castle. Directed by Roxana Silbert, with a book by Rebecca Night, lyrics by Rebecca Night & Sam Kenyon, and music composed by Sam Gevers, it will tell the captivating story of Anne Boleyn at the very place where her journey began.
Anne says farewell to her family and embarks on a life-changing journey to the royal courts of Flanders and France. Though her goodbyes are difficult, Anne’s adventure will shape not only her future but the future of England itself…
Anne Boleyn the Musical explores the transformation from a young girl leaving England, into a young woman who returns to Hever Castle, destined to attract a King. The rise and fall of their relationship forever altered the course of history.
Celebrated as one of history’s most intriguing and influential women, Anne's true nature, her ambitions, and her generosity will finally be revealed—within the very walls where her mind was shaped and her legacy forged.
Historalia Productions co-founder and director Eliane Astor-de Merode, who is also the future Lady Astor of Hever, said: “Hever Castle is more than just Anne Boleyn’s childhood home; it’s a living monument to her life and the historical events that shaped her destiny. The historic walls of the castle have witnessed the joys and sorrows of Anne’s life, and now, in August 2025, they will once again come alive with the story of this remarkable woman through our musical. This production will offer visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the world as Anne might have known it, within the very grounds where she grew up.
“It is a privilege to play a part in bringing Anne Boleyn the Musical to life at this historic estate. Hever has always been intertwined with Anne Boleyn’s story, and through this production, I’m excited to continue that legacy. It is important to maintain the connection between our family and this place, which meant so much to my children's ancestors.”
The show will feature set and costume design by Robert Innes-Hopkins, sound by the Ringham Brothers, and lighting by Michel Jacobs.
Full casting and creative team will be announced in due course.
UK MARIAN COVENANT RETREAT | Bethel Convention Centre
Welcome to the
UK MARIAN COVENANT RETREAT
! Join us for a weekend of spiritual growth and renewal at the
Bethel Convention Centre
. This retreat is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your relationship with Mary and strengthen your faith. Immerse yourself in prayer, reflection, and community as we come together to honor our Blessed Mother. Don't miss out on this special event - reserve your spot today!
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Summer fair | Stamshaw and Tipner Community Centre
Summer Fair at Stamshaw and Tipner Community Centre
Welcome to the Summer Fair!
Come join us at the
Stamshaw and Tipner Community Centre
for a our summr fair!
Our
Summer Fair
will have stalls, activities and even live wrestling demonstrations!
Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic time at the
Summer Fair
- we can't wait to see you there!
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The Great Outdoors Summer Art Camp (4-Day) | 35 N Brooks St
🏕️ The Great Outdoors: Summer Art Camp (Ages 6–12) 🎨Gear up for a wild, creative journey into the heart of nature! At The Great Outdoors Art Camp, kids ages 6–12 will step into a world of campfires, critters, hunting, fishing and creative adventure — all without leaving the art studio! This 4-day camp is packed with hands-on projects inspired by fishing trips, forest hikes, camp-outs, wildlife sightings, and everything kids love about being outside. From painting whitetail deer and wild turkeys to creating fishing scenes, learning about lures, duck calls, crafting camping gear, and building their own woodland hideaways, every day is filled with nature-themed fun, imagination, and down-to-earth creativity! 🦌 Camp Highlights:🎨 Nature-inspired projects featuring deer, ducks, fish, and forest scenes🎣 Create custom mini tackle boxes, fishing pole art, and campfire crafts🏕️ Design tents, wildlife tracks, and woodland creature masks🌲 Learn artistic techniques using earthy textures and outdoor themes🖼️ Take-home portfolio packed with rustic, rugged masterpieces👩🎨 Led by fun, creative instructors who love the great outdoors🎒 All materials included — no bug spray required!📅 Camp Details:Dates: Aug 4th - Aug 7thTime: 9:30 am - 1:30 pmDuration: 4 DaysLocation: The Art & Soul Co. - Creative StudioAges: 6–12Cost: $225AVOID EVENTBRITE FEE - Purchase tickets directly at www.theartandsoulco.com🏞️ Adventure Awaits!Spots fill up fast — don’t miss this creative escape into nature where campers craft, explore, and create their own wild world! ✨Important Camper Info✨ What to Bring: A packed lunch (we will have a mid-morning snack prior to lunch break)A water bottleClothes that can withstand a little mess!Pricing: Camp Price: $225🚨 Safety & Pickup Policy: To ensure your child's safety, an approved pickup person must be present in the building to pickup your child—campers may not leave the building on their own. If the pickup person is not recognized by staff, they must: Present an IDBe on the approved pickup list noted on your registration paperwork🚨 Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds for cancellations or no-shows. Please select your camp sessions carefully. **All Summer Camps have a minimum participation requirement that must be met. If a camp does not meet this requirement a week before the start date, we will notify all attendees and issue refunds immediately. 📞 Have Questions? Contact our studio for more details—we're happy to help! Call Us: 843-229-5808 or Email Us: theartandsoulco22@gmail.com
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Rebellion Festival 2025 | Winter Gardens Blackpool
Millet: Life on the Land | The National Gallery
The sower, the woodcutter, a shepherd girl. These are the subjects that made French artist Jean-Francois Millet famous. Marking the 150th anniversary of his death, this is an opportunity to see some of Millet’s best-loved paintings and drawings. Born into a farming family in Normandy, Millet moved to the village of Barbizon in 1849 where he put the people who spent their life working on the land, often the poorest of the poor in 19th-century France, at the heart of his work. He knew these people and his realistic, unsentimental approach to painting them was completely new. See his iconic 'L’Angelus' (1857‒9) from the Musée d’Orsay, Paris, a painting typical of the dignified way he captured the working people of his age. A husband and wife stand with their heads bowed. Lit by an almost ethereal, filtered light, they’ve stopped working in the fields to say the Angelus prayer. Admired and copied by Vincent van Gogh, he inspired Impressionists and Post-Impressionist artists including Edgas Degas and Camille Pissarro. His combination of subject and effects of light and tone saw his popularity soar at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. Experience the beauty and quiet power of Millet’s work – an artist who created some of the most realist yet timeless paintings of the 19th century.
Green Man Festival 2025 | Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Lauro's Zumba®️ 10th Anniversary - One Night In Rio | City of Canada Bay
You are invited to Lauro's Zumba®️ 10th Anniversary - One Night In Rio! Join us for a lively evening of dancing and celebration at the City of Canada Bay on August 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM (Australia/Sydney Time). Get ready to move to the rhythm and feel the energy of Rio right here in Sydney! Let's dance the night away and commemorate this special milestone with Lauro. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event! Whether you're a beginner or a Zumba pro, this event is for everyone! Location: City of Canada Bay CLASSES DETAILS * Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025 * Class duration: 90 minutes * Class Time: Starts at 6PM (please arrive 10 min before class) * Location: CANADA BAY CIVIC HALL (1A Marlborough Street, Drummoyne) For directions on maps app type ‘City Of Canada Bay’ WHAT TO EXPECT * Go next level get ready to shimmy, body roll and salsa your way to healthier and happier you! * Truly connect to your music while you workout! * Power up your movement with licensed Zumba Instructors. * Meet, mingle and make new friends before and after class. WHAT TO HAVE WITH YOU * Your amazing energy and smile * Bright Outfits, but wear something comfortable... you will be dancing * Water & towel, no bags in the studio! SOCIAL MEDIA/ PHOTOS * Take PHOTOS... before, during and after the class! * Let's get SOCIAL... see my social media links at the footer of this email. Tag me on your posts/stories * #ZumbaSydneyParty is our hashtag We really look forward to dancing with you all soon! It's going to be a fantastic time filled with hot choreographies, networking...and of course, a flat out good time! TICKETS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE ATTENDEES MUST BE 18+ For and in consideration of LAURO DE SOUSA permitting the Participant to attend Zumba® class, Participant, by getting this ticket, hereby voluntarily indemnifies, releases from liability and holds harmless LAURO DE SOUSA for any accident, injury, illness, death, loss, damage to person or property, or other consequences suffered by Participant or any other person arising or resulting directly or indirectly from Participant's engagement in the activity. In the event that Participant is injured, Participant agrees to assume any financial obligation, either through Participant's personal health insurance or through some other means, for any medical costs which Participant incurs. LAURO DE SOUSA , however, assumes no responsibility for any medical expenses, injury, or damage suffered by Participant in connection with the use of any facilities or services associated with the activity. IT IS THE INTENTION OF PARTICIPANT BY GETTING THE TICKET TO EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE UPON HIM/HERSELF, TO THE EXCLUSION OF LAURO DE SOUSA & MARLEE KING AND TO EXEMPT AND RELIEVE LAURO DE SOUSA & MARLEE KING FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR WRONGFUL DEATH. Participant further agrees that Participant, his/her spouse, assignees, heirs, guardians, and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue or attach LAURO DE SOUSA for any loss or damage resulting from Participant's engagement in the activity. PARTICIPANT IS AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL INCIDENTAL DANGERS, ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITY, THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, A WAIVER OF THE PARTICIPANT'S LEGAL RIGHT TO COLLECT DAMAGES IN THE EVENT OF INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND IS A CONTRACT BETWEEN PARTICIPANT AND LAURO DE SOUSA, AND PARTICIPANT SIGNS IT OF HIS/HER OWN WILL. TICKETS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE ATTENDEES MUST BE 18+
Information Source: Zumba with Lauro | eventbrite
Red On Back Yard Ultra | Altcar Training Camp
The
Red On Backyard Ultra
is a unique test of endurance held within the military camp of
Altcar, Liverpool
. Following the
backyard ultra
format, runners must complete a
6.706 km (4.167 mi) loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains
. With no set finish line, the event pushes competitors to their absolute limits of physical and mental resilience.
What sets
Red On
apart is its
military setting
, offering a fully contained course that is
well-marked and marshalled
within the camp. Participants will battle not only fatigue and sleep deprivation but also unpredictable weather conditions, all while embracing the camaraderie that defines the backyard ultra community.
With a relentless format and an unforgiving environment, the
Red On Backyard Ultra
is more than just a race—it's an endurance experience like no other.
Will you be the last one standing?
Information Source: Coach Mike Chadwick | eventbrite
Henry Castle & Pomona Zipser | West Dean
The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail celebrates 30 years of commissioning contemporary artworks with two new permanent commissions by artists Henry Castle and Pomona Zipser, unveiled on 15th July 2016.
In Coal Measure Giants, rising British star Henry Castle brings to the surface aspects of what lies hidden beneath the Forest’s surface. Exploring the geological, industrial and sociological aspects of the Forest’s history, visitors will be able to touch the fossilized remains of 300 million year old trees and see the form of the mine shaft sets that provided a livelihood for generations of local freeminers. Two sculptures placed 300 metres apart act as markers, measuring the depth of the coal seam that lies directly below the ground. The work invites the public to experience a physical expression of this vertical depth.
Meanwhile, Yaşasin by established Romanian artist Pomona Zipser creates a space and a structure from which to contemplate and observe the ever-changing forest. Berlin-based Zipser’s sculpture has been handcrafted from sweet chestnut felled from the site of the Trail and Zipser has collaborated with local artists and craftsmen to make the sculpture. It makes a thought-provoking and visual connection to the surrounding environment, playing with density, dimensions and colour.
Ugo Rondinone: Liverpool Mountain | Tate Liverpool
Liverpool Mountain is Swiss-artist Ugo Rondinone’s first public artwork in the UK and the first of its kind in Europe. Inspired by naturally occurring Hoodoos (spires or pyramids of rock) and the art of meditative rock balancing, this 10-metre high sculpture stands within Mermaid Courtyard, outside Tate Liverpool on the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool. It consists of coloured rocks, stacked vertically which seem to defy gravity.
This outdoor sculpture marks the 10th anniversary of Liverpool European Capital of Culture, the 20th anniversary of Liverpool Biennial and the 30th anniversary of Tate Liverpool.
Commissioned by Liverpool Biennial and Tate Liverpool as part of the Liverpool 2018 events programme with support from Royal Albert Dock Liverpool.
Watch this (VR) Space | London
A Virtual Reality Art Exhibition that you can view in any location and on any device.
Please see the above picture instructions for how you can view it on a tablet/mobile.
You can view the exhibition with or without a virtual reality headset.
Copy this link to view the Virtual Reality Art Exhibition on a computer/laptop:
https://edu.cospaces.io/PMB-KAV
The Virtual Private View of the Exhibition was held on Thursday 14th of May 2020 at 8:15pm on Zoom (Virtual drinks provided.)
Feeling Blue, Alberta Whittle | Greenwich
The artwork is displayed on powder-coated steel gates, designed by Whittle and made at Glasgow Sculpture Studios. It was unveiled on 5 October 2023 at the Queen’s House in Greenwich.
Feeling Blue has been developed in response to RMG’s large and varied collections, as well as the history and cultural significance of Greenwich. The 160 x 155 cm tapestry is filled with richly evocative textures, symbolic shapes, and tropical colours. It was woven by hand over a period of six months by Naomi Robertson and Elaine Wilson at Dovecot Studios. They used a variety of techniques, yarns, and over 150 colour mixes to add variety and depth to the surface of the tapestry.
Dominating the tapestry is the phrase ‘feeling blue’ which stands out from a background of blues and greens, the combination of different shades resembling water in motion. Blue is immediately associated with oceans and seas but there are also more emotive connotations which Whittle chose to explore. The colour blue, and in particular the term ‘feeling blue’, is used to describe sadness or depression. While the exact origin of the term is uncertain it has been suggested that it comes from the tradition of ships flying blue flags and officers bearing a painted blue band when a captain or officer died. For others, blue symbolises tranquillity. In the Queen’s House the colour blue is used throughout for decoration, notably the balustrade of the Tulip Stairs.
Drawing on her research of the British naval uniform, Whittle also reflects on the legacies of British colonialism. From the mid-eighteenth-century, the Royal Navy introduced a uniform for officers made from a deep blue fabric. The colour was achieved using a dye from the indigo plant that was native to India. Until the end of the eighteenth century the indigo plant was grown, harvested and processed by enslaved people on North American plantations. Indentured labourers in India and modern-day Bangladesh also produced indigo for the East India Company. Today, Navy blue endures as a colour of authority from police to military officers, though the history of the colour and connection to colonialism is little known.
Whittle continues her exploration of maritime worlds by the inclusion of coloured ropes – reminiscent of those used on ships. For Whittle, rope is a symbol of both hope and oppression. Ropes are associated with bondage, imprisonment and even execution but are equally symbolic of lifelines for people in distress. Whittle’s ongoing engagement with the climate crisis is found in the decorative coral that frames the tapestry. The delicate pastel pinks and vibrant yellows evoke the beauty of tropical oceans and are a reminder of the importance of reefs. Decorative cultured freshwater pearl beads have also been stitched onto the tapestry. As well as representing an oceanic realm, Whittle connects Feeling Blue with two sixteenth-century paintings the Armada Portrait and Sir Francis Drake which will be displayed alongside the tapestry. In both portraits, pearls are used as a symbol of wealth, some of which was derived from colonial trade and exploitation.
The tapestry is hung on a set of blue ‘gates’, which are an important component of Whittle’s work. Whittle sees the ‘gates’ as reminiscent of fencing, suggesting containment and control. Placed within the gallery space the gates no longer act as a barrier. Instead, Whittle uses the gates to expand rather than restrict as visitors are free to walk around them and view the tapestry from both sides. The decorative fretwork on the panels evokes the architecture of the Queen’s House, in particular the Tulip Stairs.
Alberta Whittle, said: “The commission has been a wonderful opportunity to think deeply about maritime histories and consider the powers in place that decide how these histories are portrayed. This new tapestry is a chance to explore these ideas of power alongside the rhythms of the ocean and its vulnerability under climate colonialism. The commission has also provided me with the opportunity to continue to work with Naomi Robertson and Elaine Wilson at Dovecot Studios and the rest of the fantastic weaving team.”
Celia Joicey, Director of Dovecot Studios, said: "This commission represents the contemporary significance of tapestry as a collective medium. Started in the midst of the 2021 lockdown, it is testimony to a group of people responding creatively and collaboratively to the Museum collections. Feeling Blue embodies the passion, focus and skill of Dovecot’s weavers, Alberta Whittle’s endlessly interesting ideas and the care and enterprise of the commissioning team."
Katherine Gazzard, Curator of Art, Royal Museums Greenwich, said: “At Royal Museums Greenwich, we are committed to working with contemporary artists whose practice engages with our historic sites and collections, as well as with the present challenges facing our communities and our planet. The opportunity to commission a contemporary tapestry from Alberta Whittle and Dovecot Studios spoke powerfully to this ethos. The finished tapestry will go on public display in the Queen’s House, our flagship art gallery. When the Queen’s House was built in the early 17th century, it was at the cutting edge of art and design. Commissions like Feeling Blue help us to honour that legacy, ensuring that, four centuries after the building’s completion, the Queen’s House continues to showcase artistic innovations and new perspectives.”
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Feeling Blue
Alberta Whittle
Tapestry by Dovecot Studios
2023, cotton, linen, synthetic yarn, cultured freshwater pearl beads
Tapestry woven for Dovecot by Naomi Robertson, Master Weaver, and Elaine Wilson
Displayed on powder coated steel gates made by Glasgow Sculpture Studios
Purchased with assistance from the Contemporary Art Society
Cold War Scotland | National Museum of Scotland
The Cold War was a 40-year nuclear stand-off between the USA and the Soviet Union after the Second World War. Scotland’s unique landscape provided a useful base for Allied military preparations and research. The impact of the war still lingers in Scottish politics, culture and memory. Scots played an active role in the global conflict as soldiers within intelligence services and as part of voluntary civil defences. The exhibition will draw on Scotland’s rich history of Cold War-era protest and activism. Cold War Scotland is an output of Materialising the Cold War, a collaborative research project between National Museums Scotland and the University of Stirling. The project explores how the Cold War heritage is represented and how museums can adapt to tell this story in future. Materialising the Cold War is funded by a major grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Teresa Margolles: Mil Veces un Instante (A thousand times in an Instant) | The Fourth Plinth
The latest Fourth Plinth commission 'Mil Veces un Instante (A Thousand Times in an Instant)’ by Mexican artist Teresa Margolles was unveiled on Wednesday 18.09.2024. The monolithic sculpture was made with plaster cast molds of the faces of 726 transgender people from Mexico and the UK. The molds were made by applying plaster directly onto each individual’s face. The resulting object is both a visual record of their respective features and, imbued with hair and skin cells, a material infusion of their physicality.
Esther Mahlangu: Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu | Serpentine North Gallery
Serpentine unveils a new site-specific mural by artist Esther Mahlangu. On view in the garden at Serpentine North, the monumental painting celebrates concepts of community and unity. Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu, which translates directly from Ndebele as ‘I am because you are’, marks her first public artwork in the UK.
BREAKING GROUND | Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Through the expansive finding of fossils and development of new techniques and methods, the 19th century transformed our understanding of the history of Earth. Breaking Ground explores these themes through William Buckland, geologist and palaeontologist, and Mary Buckland (née Morland), a scientific illustrator, the couple at the heart of this exhibition. They both helped to establish new scientific methods and ideas, which led to fascinating discoveries in palaeontology, including the first ever dinosaur to be named to science.
Priscilla The Party! Musical Theatre Party | London
Priscilla The Party! is an immersive reimagining of the iconic and award-winning musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Delivered in three acts with breaks between for fine dining in the Mezzanine or bar snacks on the Dance Floor. Featuring the dance-floor classics like I Will Survive, It's Raining Men and Finally, doors open one hour before show time where two cocktails cost just £15 and a pre-show entertains you before the main event. The performance ends with a dazzling finale show-casing the award-winning costumes and head-dresses which the show is famous for. The evening ends with a disco from our resident DJ.
The audience can expect an extravagant display of eye-popping costumes, an exhilarating soundtrack that encourages everyone to sing along and a show which unfolds all around them. There will be immersive dance floor tickets as happens at Guys and Dolls at the Bridge Theatre, with DJ and pre-show entertainment similar to Here Lies Love at the National Theatre, a party sing-a-long atmosphere like ABBA Voyage at the ABBA Arena, cabaret tables with dining options similar to Cabaret at the Playhouse Theatre and dining options and post-show party as happens at Mamma Mia! The Party – in other words, something for everyone!
From its dazzling debut in Sydney in 2006, the musical created by Allan Scott and Stephan Elliott has taken the world by storm. It initially graced the London stage in 2009, before conquering Broadway in 2011. The enduring message of acceptance and inclusivity that Priscilla carries remains as significant today as it was when the curtains first rose.
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