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ACTS OF RESISTANCE: PHOTOGRAPHY, FEMINISMS AND THE ART OF PROTEST: - 9 JUNE
Photography has long been associated with acts of resistance. It is used to document action, share ideas, inspire change, tell stories, gather evidence and fight against injustice.This group exhibition at the SLG, organised in collaboration with the V&A, spans the Main Gallery and the Fire Station, and brings together works by international artists and collectives who are using the camera to challenge and move beyond traditional protest photography.
Further Information: Acts of Resistance South London Gallery
MOTUNRAYO AKINOLA: KNEES KISS GROUND: UNTIL 9 JUN 2024
The South London Gallery’s 13th Postgraduate Artist in Residence, Motunrayo Akinola, presents new work in his exhibition, Knees Kiss Ground. Through installation, light and sculpture, he explores how different materials can trigger emotions and memories. You are invited to enter an immersive installation made entirely from cardboard to replicate the exact dimensions of a shipping container.
Further Information: Motunrayo Akinola: Knees Kiss Ground
THE CONCH: WED 10 APR, 7-8.30PM
The Conch is a forum for artists to present work in progress and receive feedback from the audience. Artists Lina Geoushy, Becky Warnock and Joshua Woolford will look at how artists are exploring resistance away from the protest space through performance, sound and portraiture.
Further Information: The Conch - South London Gallery
WORKSHOP: TRANSNATIONAL SOLIDARITY: WED 17 APR, 6.30-8.30PM
Examining feminist movements across the world, you are invited to think about how those engaged in feminist organising in the UK can begin to conceptualise the interconnectedness of feminist struggle and organise across borders. This event is aimed at people who are currently actively engaged with feminist organising.
Further Information: Workshop: Transnational Solidarity
READING GROUP: THINKING RESISTANCE: WED 1 MAY, 12-2PM
This reading group will explore and compare two texts in order to investigate the contradictions, strategies and forms of movement building that are necessary to respond to crisis and oppressive governance. Facilitated by Sita Balani and Abeera Khan and open to all, with no prior knowledge required.
Further Information: Reading Group: Thinking Resistance
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